It's time for The Hockey News Cheat Sheet Show, where our experts look around the NHL with a betting and fantasy hockey lens.

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

0:00: Do the additions of Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost make it a good time to bet on the Calgary Flames to make the playoffs?

4:23: Should you consider betting on the red-hot Detroit Red Wings to make the playoffs?

9:33: Do the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals deserve to have the same odds to win the Stanley Cup?

12:39: Could Leon Draisaitl end up winning the Hart, the Rocket Richard and the Art Ross Trophies?

16:36: Is it worth betting on every Canadian team to make the playoffs?

20:33: Will Mika Zibanejad or Roope Hintz have a better finish to the fantasy hockey season?

22:53: Will J.T. Miller or Martin Necas have more fantasy value on their new teams?

26:01: After setting a Vancouver Canucks record in single-season hits, is Kiefer Sherwood a smart fantasy target?

27:30: Best fantasy adds and drops this week

It's time for more predictions and odds in the NHL with The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode. Please play responsibly.

0:00: With Mikko Rantanen out of Colorado, can Nathan MacKinnon still hang on to the Art Ross lead?

4:22: Is this the best time to bet on the Carolina Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup?

8:07: Playoff parlay picks for the Western Conference

12:03: Which goalie should you bet to start for Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off now that Jacob Markstrom is injured?

15:19: Should Jordan Binnington still be the favorite to start for Canada?

18:14: Is there anyone else worth betting on besides Aleksander Barkov for the Selke Trophy?

24:24: Could Taylor Hall now be a valuable fantasy asset with the Hurricanes?

26:23: Best fantasy adds and drops this week

It's a great time to look at more predictions and odds in the NHL with The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode. Please play responsibly.

0:00: The odds have tightened for James Hagens to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft. What player will challenge him the most?

4:49: Will Jonathan Toews return to the NHL by the end of 2025? The odds are Yes at -215 and No at +164.

10:21: What team has the best chance of winning the Presidents Trophy and the Stanley Cup?

13:11: Could Dean Evason (+850) challenge the heavy Jack Adams Award favorite, Spencer Carbery (-700)?

16:35: Quinn Hughes has taken over Cale Makar as the Norris Trophy favorite for the first time this season. Is this justified?

21:43: The New York Rangers have the most points in the NHL since Jan. 1, tied with Washington. With their odds being close to even, is this the time to bet on them to make the playoffs?

24:39: Which emerging goalie would you rather have in your fantasy lineup: Leevi Merilainen of the Ottawa Senators or Jakub Dobes of the Montreal Canadiens?

27:00: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

It's a great time for another look at NHL playoff and trophy predictions and odds with The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

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

0:00: As the new co-favorite to win the Hart Trophy, could Nathan MacKinnon go back-to-back?

7:29: Does Macklin Celebrini deserve to be the heavy betting favorite (-280) for the Calder versus the field? (+200)

11:59: The Montreal Canadiens are now just +600 to make the playoffs. Is this a smart bet?

15:47: Which teams are solid bets to record 100-plus points this season?

19:44: Which teams could reach the 120-point mark?

21:58: The lowest matchup odds for the Stanley Cup final is the Carolina Hurricanes versus the Edmonton Oilers at +2400. Should these be the two favorites?

26:00: With Joel Eriksson Ek returning to the Minnesota Wild, is Marco Rossi still a valuable fantasy player?

27:48: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

As the NHL arrives at the midway point of the season, there's a lot to look toward for the second half of the season with The Hockey News Cheat Sheet.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode. Please play responsibly.

0:00: Which player has made the best case to win the Hart Trophy at the halfway point of the season?

7:56: Do the Vegas Golden Knights deserve to be heavy favorites to win the Presidents’ Trophy?

10:31: Will anyone catch Nathan MacKinnon in the Art Ross Trophy race?

13:57: The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs are tied at +120 to win the Atlantic Division. Which team has the best chance of winning?

18:03: Do the Maple Leafs deserve better odds to win the Eastern Conference?

22:02: The Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators are tied at -130 to make the playoffs. Which team has the better chance of getting in?

27:23: Which goaltender would you rather have on your fantasy team for the rest of the season: Adin Hill or Logan Thompson?

28:35: Which top-line winger would you rather have in your fantasy lineup for the remainder of the season: Matthew Knies or Matt Boldy?

31:25: Best fantasy adds/drops for this week

Welcome to The Hockey News Cheat Sheet, where George Nassios and Andrew McInnis tackle the NHL and hockey topics through a betting and fantasy hockey lens.

Here's what the experts discussed in this episode:

0:00: Could Brayden Point challenge for the Rocket Richard trophy?

4:21: After their hot streak, the Ottawa Senators are now at -108 to make the playoffs. Is this a smart bet to target?

8:41: Cale Makar is at +1800 to score 30 goals this season. Will he do it?

11:25: With three overtime-winners already this season, is Matvei Michkov at +1750 to score six OT-winners a strong bet?

14:21: After coming down to earth, can Dallas (+240) or Minnesota (+260) challenge Winnipeg for the Central Division?

17:25: Team Canada is the opening favorite for the world juniors at +130. Do they deserve to be the favorite?

19:34: Easton Cowan’s point prop for the World Juniors is set at 10.5. Would you take the over or under?

22:01: Does Carolina deserve to be the first team to be tied with Edmonton at +750 to win the Stanley Cup?

25:48: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

Welcome to The Hockey News Cheat Sheet, where George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discuss the NHL from a betting and fantasy hockey lens.

Here's what they discussed on today's show. And as always, please play responsibly.

0:00: Season series bets: Oilers vs. Kings

2:33: Season series bets: Lightning vs. Panthers

4:48: Season series bets: Rangers vs. Bruins

7:47: What team will finish last in the NHL?

10:56: Alex Ovechkin’s odds to break Wayne Gretzky’s goals record this season are now at +1200. With at least two weeks left until he returns to the lineup and 27 goals left to score, can he do it this season?

15:50: With the Calgary Flames sitting just one point behind the Oilers and Canucks in the Pacific Division, would you bet them to make the playoffs at +240?

18:00: With the New York Rangers’ recent struggles, their playoff odds have dropped significantly but still heavily sit at -196. Should you bet on or against this Rangers team?

23:10: Who will have the top-selling jersey for the 2024-25 season?

28:00: Can Mackenzie Blackwood be a valuable fantasy goalie for players to pick up?

31:13: Best fantasy hockey adds and drops for this week

A lot is happening in the NHL, and there's just as much to project and predict. The Hockey News Cheat Sheet with George Nassios and Andrew McInnis is here to examine what's going on from a betting and fantasy hockey lens.

Here's what NHL odds and fantasy hockey topics they discussed. Please play responsibly.

0:00: Minnesota Wild coach John Hynes has now surpassed the Jets' Scott Arniel and is behind only the Capitals' Spencer Carbery in Jack Adams odds. Is Hynes a smart bet?

2:17: As the current leader in points percentage, are the Wild providing good value at +1000 to win the Presidents’ Trophy?

10:37: Macklin Celebrini has emerged as the favorite to win the Calder at -105 on BetMGM. Are these the best odds we’ll get for Celebrini moving forward?

15:24: Does Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski deserve more consideration for the Norris Trophy?

18:36: Does Nathan MacKinnon have enough time to enter the Rocket Richard Trophy conversation?

23:54: Do the New York Rangers still deserve to have the third-best odds to win the Eastern Conference at +550?

29:02: Which emerging young talent would you rather have on your dynasty/keeper fantasy team: Connor McMichael or Kent Johnson?

30:56: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

It's Cheat Sheet time, this week's look through the NHL from a betting and fantasy hockey lens.

George Nassios and Andrew McInnis take you through some of the most intriguing storylines in the world of NHL odds, as well as some burning questions in fantasy hockey. Here's what they discussed:

0:00: Does there deserve to be such a big gap between Nathan MacKinnon (+175) and Martin Necas (+2200) in the Art Ross Trophy odds?

4:22: Connor McDavid is now tied with Kaprizov at +290 odds to win the Hart Trophy. Is there a case to be made that Kaprizov is more valuable to the Wild than McDavid is to the Oilers?

10:05: Is there any justification to bet on anyone other than Cale Makar (-300) to win the NHL's Norris Trophy?

17:57: Which Stanley Cup final matchup is most worth betting on right now?

20:37: Can you confidently make a bet on the 4 Nations Face-Off winner now before the full rosters are revealed?

25:07: With their recent coaching change, is it worth betting on the St. Louis Blues to make the playoffs at +750?

27:21: Which struggling goalie should you be more concerned about as a fantasy owner?

28:28: Best fantasy players to add and drop this week

Welcome to The Hockey News Cheat Sheet, the guide for navigating the world of NHL betting and fantasy hockey.

Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed on this week's episode after an action-packed last seven days in the NHL. Please play responsibly.

0:00: At +1600 odds, is Dustin Wolf a worthy bet to win the Calder Trophy?

3:00: Should James Hagens be such a heavy favorite to be the first-overall pick in the NHL draft?

4:28: After firing Jim Montgomery, the Boston Bruins’ over/under for total regular-season points is at 92.5. What’s the better bet?

8:49: With Spencer Carbery now the favorite to win the Jack Adams at +200, are there any other long-shot coaches worth betting on?

12:16: Which NHL team would you rather bet to surpass their projected 102.5 regular-season points: the Toronto Maple Leafs or Edmonton Oilers?

19:21: Which Carolina Hurricanes forward would you rather hang on to long-term in dynasty/keeper leagues: Martin Necas or Andrei Svechnikov?

22:14: Best fantasy pickups for this week

23:51: Potential fantasy drops this week

26:20: Players to target in fantasy trades