The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers

In the 58th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss Aaron Ekblad’s suspension and Seth Jones’ ascension to PP1 (05:19), and run down the teams to target or fade as the fantasy hockey playoffs heat up (08:43). Good luck this week!

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In the 57th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato dissect one of the best NHL trade deadlines in recent memory with Mikko Rantanen getting dealt (again) (01:52), the Avs shoring up their center depth with Brock Nelson and Charlie Coyle (11:55), the Panthers getting Brad Marchand and all the minor deals with big fantasy implications (21:29). We look ahead to the fantasy playoff schedule and note which teams have favorable weekly matchups (50:48), and finish with the mailbag and the worst performance in history by Jason and Michael in the short history of trivia corner (57:55).

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In the 56th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the winners and losers in the trade that sent Seth Jones to the Panthers (01:33), Gustav Nyquist going back to the Wild (again) (10:45), fantasy hockey strategies for players expected to be moved at the trade deadline (17:22), upcoming fantasy hockey playoff schedules, and more.

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In the 55th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap the incredibly exciting 4 Nations and discuss injuries, and which players have seen their fantasy value rise or fall (02:53). We also discuss the Canucks extending Kevin Lankinen to a long-term deal and what it means for Thatcher Demko (31:56), and speed run - try to, anyway - a litany of team news, including: the returns of Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner (44:06) and Utah defenseman Sean Durzi (57:34); Seth Jones’ trade request from the Blackhawks (41:28); Andrei Kuzmenko’s Flyers debut(51:32); and more.

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In the 54th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato check in on the biggest trades of the past two weeks and see how Mikko Rantanen (07:41), J.T. Miller (12:38) and others are faring with their new teams. We discuss some potential IR stashes while the NHL takes a two-week break for 4 Nations (42:21), answer your mailbag questions (50:25) and finish with trivia corner (01:01:27).

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In the 53rd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato break down a flurry of major trades with huge fantasy implications across the league: the Rangers acquiring J.T. Miller (00:26), the Stars acquiring Mikael Granlund (19:09), and the Flames and Flyers swapping a pair of forwards (25:14). We also rundown a list of injuries including the Wild’s Kaprizov (39:18), Islanders’ Barzal (44:53) and Utah’s Cooley (50:12), and finish with mailbag (56:37) and trivia corner, featuring a guest appearance from Luka Doncic (01:04:25). 

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In the 52nd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato break down Friday night’s blockbuster trade in detail with the Canes getting Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall, and the Avs getting Martin Necas (00:30). Who benefits and who loses? Can Nathan MacKinnon carry this team himself? How will Rantanen’s minutes get affected? Then it’s news around the league, mailbag and trivia corner (31:40)!

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In the 51st episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato open with Alex Nedeljkovic’s goal and lament the lack of fantasy points for goalies in player categories (03:01). This must change! We also discuss John Klingberg joining the Oilers and a potential suspension for Connor McDavid (12:15), the Penguins waiving Tristan Jarry (05:16) and some noteworthy news, including the returns of Devon Levi and Frederik Andersen (19:09), John Tavares’ injury (34:54) and J.T. Miller’s fantasy value (38:29).

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In the 50th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato tackle the biggest topics across the league, including injuries to Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (06:40), Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon (09:31), Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and more (29:20). Who steps up in their place? Are any of the backup power play quarterbacks in Uvis Balinskis and Declan Chisholm worth rostering (20:49)? Our condolences also to our listeners and those affected by the wildfires in the L.A. area. Stay safe!

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In the 49th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato catch on news over the holidays, starting with the J.T. Miler-Elias Pettersson drama gripping the Canucks (03:40) and Alex Ovechkin’s chase for Gertzky’s record (11:01). We also discuss the Ducks and Hurricanes PP QB situation (18:29), Jakub Dobes’ stunning start for the Canadiens (33:37), and Yaroslav Askarov’s ascension to No. 1 status for the Sharks (46:23).

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