Pete, Nick and Anna catch up after the holiday break to discuss the top pickups around the NHL, injury updates and early storylines for 2024. They cover Trevor Zegras' return for the suddenly healthy Ducks, the Kraken's outlook leading up to the 2024 Winter Classic on Jan. 1 in Seattle and the drastic turnaround for the Wild under new coach John Hynes. Other players and topics covered include Jamie Drysdale's return, Brock Faber, Zach Werenski's injury, Patrick Kane rediscovering his elite form despite Detroit's struggles, Sean Durzi's huge impact on the Coyotes, Tomas Tatar's change of scenery, Timo Meier's bounce-back stretch, the upcoming return of Max Pacioretty, why the Hurricanes are still in play for the Metropolitan Division title and more.

Week 12 pickups & mailbag; 2024 preview

Pete Jensen, Nick Alberga and Anna Dua have the 24/7/365 pulse of the fantasy hockey world. Whether you play daily fantasy or are in a season-long league or pool, the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast brings the knowledge and advice to give you an edge over your competition. The hosts and their guests also dip their toes into the ever-growing world of sports betting.

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Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network and "Line Change" podcast to discuss all the betting angles surrounding the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including first round series picks, Stanley Cup futures, Conn Smythe picks, player props and exotics. 

NHL + Action Network Collaboration: Stanley Cup Playoffs betting preview

Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Jake Hahn from SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to preview fantasy playoff pools for the 2024 postseason. The crew debates the fantasy playoff pool rankings on NHL.com/Fantasy and identifies sleeper picks and X-factors that could decide each series. Topics include David Pastrnak vs. Auston Matthews, which teams could pull upsets in the first round, the No. 2 pick behind Connor McDavid, top goalies (individuals and tandems) and defensemen to consider, key trade deadline acquisitions who could be difference-makers, the crew's Stanley Cup predictions and more.

Fantasy playoff pool preview: rankings, sleepers, X-factors

Pete, Nick and Anna tie a bow on the fantasy season with their MVPs based on average draft position, surprises and disappointments. Players and topics discussed include major steals like Connor Hellebuyck, Sam Reinhart, Zach Hyman, Filip Forsberg, Brock Boeser, Brandon Hagel, Noah Dobson, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, Seth Jarvis, Charlie Coyle, Jordan Binnington and Connor Ingram, Brock Faber being the second-best rookie behind Connor Bedard, the late-season heroics of Semyon Varlamov, Logan Cooley and Pavel Zacha, disappointing seasons for Erik Karlsson with the Penguins as well as the Sabres and Devils, impressive coaching jobs by Rick Tocchet in Vancouver and Kris Knoblauch in Edmonton and more.

2023-24 fantasy awards; surprises & disappointments

Pete, Nick and Anna are joined by Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff to reflect on this season's best young players and their upside in the years ahead. Players and topics discussed include Connor Bedard's keeper rank and concerns about his supporting cast with the Blackhawks next season, ranking the Hughes brothers in long-term leagues, Adam Fantilli vs. Leo Carlsson revisited, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen's breakout performance and what it means for Devon Levi's stock, whether the Stars have the best young forward core in the NHL, goalie questions involving Ilya Sorokin, Yaroslav Askarov and Jesper Wallstedt, what Leon Draisaitl's upcoming contract year means for the Oilers' fantasy appeal, an early look at some Calder Trophy contenders for next season and more.

Early keeper / dynasty league preview for 2024-25

Nick and Jake Hahn are joined by Tim Kalinowksi from the Action Network and "Line Change" podcast to discuss all the betting angles surrounding the Stanley Cup Playoff push, including the Art Ross race, how the Eastern Conference will shake out and interesting Stanley Cup futures to look at. Plus, they look at spots for the Wednesday and Thursday slate of games. 

Week 12 pickups & mailbag; 2024 preview

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