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It's time to preview the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on the Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode:

0:00: Do the New Jersey Devils have any chance at taking down the Carolina Hurricanes?

3:32: Are the Dallas Stars (+104) a smart underdog bet against the Colorado Avalanche? (-125)

6:55: Betting the length of the Battle of Ontario series

10:15: Best bets to target in the Battle of Florida series

14:11: Can the St. Louis Blues (+188) have a tight series with the Winnipeg Jets? (-230)

17:46: How should bettors look at the Minnesota Wild (+195) in their series against the Vegas Golden Knights? (-240)

22:58: Could the Los Angeles Kings (+116) be a strong upset candidate in their series against the Edmonton Oilers? (-146)

27:11: Is Jack Eichel (+1700) a strong candidate for an early Conn Smythe bet?

30:38: Would you rather have Jake Sanderson or Lane Hutson in a fantasy keeper league?

33:24: Should Kirill Marchenko be a high fantasy draft pick next season?

Welcome to this week's look at the NHL through a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Eric Cruikshank discussed in this episode:

0:00: Could Alex Ovechkin hit the 900-career-goal mark this season?

2:39: Should you bet on the St. Louis Blues to win a playoff round?

5:58: Are the Los Angeles Kings a smart bet to beat the Edmonton Oilers in the first round?

10:14: Does Connor Hellebuyck deserve to be the early favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy?

12:57: Which Dallas Stars player has the best chance to win the Conn Smythe Trophy?

16:08: Could the Calgary Flames make one last push to sneak into the Stanley Cup playoffs?

19:00: How will Ivan Demidov perform as a fantasy player with the Montreal Canadiens?

21:30: Is there any chance that James Hagens will be selected with the first overall pick?

23:51: Which fantasy players have raised and lowered their stocks for next season's drafts?

There are a lot of individual performances catching our eye in the NHL. We're here to discuss them and more from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode:

0:00 Which NHL rookie will finish with the most points this season?

4:47: Could Nikita Kucherov lock up the Art Ross trophy this week?

7:57:Is there a better candidate than Alexander Barkov to win the Selke Trophy?

11:27: Who is a smart bet to be the next coach of the Philadelphia Flyers?

15:44: Predictions and bets for the exact standings outcome in the Atlantic division

19:54: Who has been the biggest overachiever of the fantasy hockey season?

22:33: Who has been the biggest underachiever of the fantasy hockey season?

24:52: Best adds and drops for the fantasy hockey playoffs this week

Here's your latest look at the NHL from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed this week:

0:00: Will Connor Hellebuyck become the first goaltender since Carey Price to win the Hart Trophy?

4:15: Which rookie has made the best case in the second half of the season to win the Calder Trophy?

11:38: With the St. Louis Blues’ recent winning streak, is it worth betting on them to make the playoffs at +104?

14:19: Do the Washington Capitals deserve to have such strong odds of being successful in the playoffs?

18:23: Would you rather bet on the San Jose Sharks or the Chicago Blackhawks to finish last in the standings?

21:42: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs be favorites or underdogs to win a playoff series this season?

27:32: Are the Vegas Golden Knights flying under the radar as potential Western Conference final winners?

31:21: Is any other player capable of winning the Conn Smythe on a losing team this season?

34:28: Best adds and drop for the first round of fantasy hockey playoffs

The time of the week has arrived for a fresh look at the NHL from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode:

0:00: Could the Ottawa Senators win a playoff series this year?

5:03: Is it worth betting on the Carolina Hurricanes (+440) to win the Eastern Conference final?

11:53: Is it a smart time to bet on the New York Rangers (+124) to make the playoffs?

16:54: Do the New Jersey Devils have any shot at winning a playoff series without Jack Hughes?

19:38: Could the Los Angeles Kings (+350) potentially take the Pacific Division lead?

22:24: Is Spencer Knight a smart long-term fantasy option for managers in keeper leagues?

24:25: Which defenseman would you rather have in a keeper league: Brandt Clarke or Lane Hutson?

30:07: Who has had a more impressive fantasy hockey breakout season: Aleksei Protas or Pavel Dorofeyev?

31:14: Best fantasy players to add and drop this week

It's time to look toward the rest of the season from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode:

0:00: Should Connor Hellebuyck be the favorite to win the Hart trophy?

7:07: Could Leon Draisaitl or Nikita Kucherov overtake Nathan MacKinnon for the scoring lead?

11:24: After an eventful trade deadline, do the Florida Panthers deserve to be the betting favourites (+500) to win the Stanley Cup?

15:15: Could the addition of Mikko Rantanen help the Dallas Stars win the Central Division?

17:44: Should the Ottawa Senators be so heavily favored (-430) to make the playoffs?

21:16: Which team at their current odds is worth betting on to sneak into the second Western Conference wild-card spot?

24:37: After being traded, will Casey Mittelstadt or Brock Nelson have a better finish to the fantasy hockey season?

25:53: Does Fabian Zetterlund or Dylan Cozens have more fantasy value with the Senators?

26:54: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

Take a look around the NHL on trade deadline week from a betting and fantasy hockey perspective on The Cheat Sheet.

Here's what Andrew McInnis and George Nassios discussed in this episode:

0:00: With their odds dropping to +700, can the Boston Bruins squeak into the playoffs?

4:04: After coming out hot following the 4 Nations break, is it worth betting on the Montreal Canadiens to make the playoffs at +630?

9:26: Does the acquisition of Seth Jones make the Florida Panthers a deserved -115 favorite to win the Atlantic Division?

13:33: Can the Edmonton Oilers (+165) or the Los Angeles Kings (+1000) overtake the Vegas Golden Knights (-170) and win the Pacific division?

17:08: After a great start to 2025, should the Dallas Stars (+440) be favoured to win the Western Conference?

22:06: Should fantasy hockey managers consider acquiring Ryan Donato?

25:06: Which recently traded forward would you rather have for the rest of the fantasy hockey season: Trent Frederic or Mikael Granlund?

27:34: Best fantasy hockey adds and drops for this week

It's time for another look around the NHL with a betting and fantasy hockey lens in The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode:

0:00: With Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon tied at +100 odds to win the Art Ross Trophy, who would you rather bet on for the rest of the season?

6:12: Could this be the year the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Atlantic Division?

10:04: Who should be the way-too-early favorite to win the gold medal at the Olympics in 2026?

14:05: Should bettors consider taking Zach Werenski at +440 to win the Norris Trophy?

17:43: Is this a good time for fantasy owners to trade for Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson?

20:58: With Boone Jenner set to make his season debut with the Columbus Blue Jackets, could he be a valuable fantasy addition?

22:51: Could Kevin Fiala’s red-hot finish to February be a sign of bigger things to come?

24:18: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

It's time for The Hockey News Cheat Sheet, where we take predict the 4 Nations Face-Off final and reset the NHL action ahead of this weekend from a betting and fantasy hockey lens.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode:

0:00: With USA’s injury uncertainties, who should be favored in the 4 Nations Face-Off final?

5:13: With Canada’s goaltending concerns, how should you bet on team goal totals?

10:45: Who will score for Canada and the USA in the final?

14:01: Which NHL team will have the most points in February?

16:00: Will the 4 Nations break help Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record this season?

17:34: Will Ovechkin’s 895th goal be scored at even-strength, on the power play or on an empty net?

20:02: Will Ryan Graves remain without a point throughout the rest of the season?

22:15: Who is a good fantasy replacement for Shea Theodore?

24:23: After a strong showing at the 4 Nations Face-Off, should fantasy owners target Thomas Harley?

25:58: Best fantasy adds for the NHL’s return to action this weekend

Get a look around the NHL and the 4 Nations Face-Off with a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode:

0:00: Who is the best bet to be the MVP at the 4 Nations Face-Off?

4:09: Besides Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon, who else should be considered to lead the tournament in goals?

9:04: Could Connor Ingram tie and possibly break the consecutive points record for an NHL goaltender?

11:04: Which Western Conference team is most likely to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs?

13:19: Which Eastern Conference team is most likely to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs?

17:36: Is there anything stopping the Florida Panthers from going on another deep run?

21:08: Is Brandon Hagel a smart fantasy trade target for the rest of the season?

22:46: Would you rather have Filip Forsberg or Clayton Keller for the rest of the fantasy hockey season?

24:40: Which NHL trade deadline candidate could be a good fantasy target?