Episodes
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network to preview the conference final series: Golden Knights vs. Stars and Hurricanes vs. Panthers. They make their series picks, discuss the top Conn Smythe Trophy candidates (Matthew Tkachuk, Sergei Bobrovsky, Roope Hintz, Jack Eichel, Sebastian Aho), identify X-factors from each remaining team, find various longshot betting angles and react to surprises from around the League.
Published 05/16/23
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff of the Action Network to preview the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with series picks, X-factors, sleepers and various betting angles. They react to the major upsets by the Florida Panthers and Seattle Kraken, discuss each team's staying power and identify the contenders and dark horses for the Conn Smythe Trophy, including the case for Matthew Tkachuk. Other topics discussed include the Devils' case to win the Stanley Cup after the...
Published 05/02/23
Pete and Nick are joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network to discuss the betting odds for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, which begin Monday, April 17. The guys give their leanings for each first round series, preview the Conn Smythe Trophy market and pinpoint Stanley Cup Final and conference final matchup angles to consider. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network during the postseason: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Published 04/14/23
Pete Jensen, Nick Alberga and Anna Dua are joined by Jake Hahn of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio to preview each first round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for fantasy pools counting the entire 2023 postseason. The crew debates the top of the rankings (follow along on NHL.com/Fantasy) and gives their sleepers and X-factors, identifies key injuries and potential returns and teams they are most confident in stacking players from.
Published 04/14/23
Pete and Nick are joined by Steven Ellis from Daily Faceoff and the Puck Poolies podcast to discuss all the most intriguing players and prospects around the NHL from a fantasy keeper / dynasty standpoint. The guys debate the second-best keeper option behind Connor McDavid with cases for Leon Draisaitl, Jason Robertson and Jack Hughes. Ellis handicaps the Calder Trophy race for next season, including names ranging from expected top NHL Draft pick Connor Bedard to NCAA products like Luke...
Published 04/06/23
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to discuss all the biggest trends for the fantasy championship weeks and playoff races. James give his take on whether the Islanders can hang onto a playoff spot with them, the Panthers, Penguins and Sabres fighting for two spots in the Eastern Conference Wild Card race and the crew identifies some players to target in fantasy from those teams. Other players and topics discussed in this show include goalie streaming options (Devon Levi,...
Published 04/03/23
Pete and Nick break down the Stanley Cup Playoff races, the different avenues to tap into the Panthers in fantasy during their postseason chase and whether the Jets or Flames will get the final spot in the Western Conference. Other players and topics discussed in this show include the keeper league stock of Avalanche defenseman Bowen Byram, Devon Levi's upcoming NHL debut for the Sabres against the Rangers on Friday, Thomas Chabot injury replacements, the significance of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins'...
Published 03/30/23
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to identify the best pickups for the 24th week of the fantasy season. They cover some sneaky non-contending teams that can make a difference during the fantasy playoffs, including the Coyotes, Canadiens and Blues, and whether the healthy and deep Kings, who got Kevin Fiala back from injury, can win at least one round this postseason. Other players and topics discussed in this episode include the ongoing Dylan Strome vs. Nick Schmaltz debate, Tyson...
Published 03/27/23
Pete and Nick are joined by guest Chris Meaney of FTN Network to cover all the fantasy playoff and betting storylines around the NHL. The guys debate the Eastern Conference gauntlet, which fringe playoff team (FLA, NYI, PIT) could put an elite one on upset alert, Frederik Andersen being the X-factor for the Hurricanes this postseason, and Chris says there’s value in the Stars and Kings to win it all. Other players and topics discussed include Ilya Sorokin’s case to be the best goalie option...
Published 03/23/23
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from the Action Network to discuss division title races, make/miss playoff angles and the Stanley Cup futures market. Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Published 03/20/23
Pete is back with Nick and "Waiver Wire" James to identify the best pickups for Week 23 and the fantasy playoffs. The guys discuss the fantasy appeal of elite goalie prospect Devon Levi after he signed an entry-level contract with the Sabres, sneaky players like Barrett Hayton, Juuso Valimaki of the Coyotes and Kyle Palmieri and Pierre Engvall of the Islanders and more. Other players and topics discussed include Tristan Jarry vs. Casey DeSmith for the rest of the season, Jakub Vrana, Eetu...
Published 03/20/23
Nick and Anna break down the injury bug hitting the NHL, including Andrei Svechnikov’s season being over. Artturi Lehkonen will miss significant time down the stretch for the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild are finding their way without Kirill Kaprizov. At this time of year there’s fantasy value to be found on non-playoff teams including the Arizona Coyotes and Barrett Hayton, the Chicago Blackhawks and Taylor Raddysh and Nashville’s Tommy Novak. Miro Heiskanen is heating up with...
Published 03/15/23
Nick and Anna break down the best fantasy waiver wire pickups for Week 22 to get you ready for fantasy hockey playoffs. The team discusses who to add and drop, including standouts after the trade deadline such as Nino Niederreiter, Rasmus Sandin and Jonathan Quick. When will Timo Meier get it going with the New Jersey Devils? When will the Seattle Kraken finally be taken seriously as a strong fantasy team? Other players discussed in this episode include Evan Rodrigues, Samuel Girard, Jaden...
Published 03/13/23
Nick and Anna are joined by Jake Hahn of Sirius XM NHL Network Radio to talk the state of the Western Conference, Connor McDavid’s season so far, the Minnesota Wild finding momentum before being hit with an injury to Kirill Kaprizov, the wild card race between the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets. The team discusses the strength of the teams in the Eastern Conference, the Tampa Bay Lightning slump, when Patrick Kane will get going for the New York Rangers and more. NHL Fantasy on Ice is...
Published 03/09/23
Nick Alberga is joined by Jonny Lazarus from the Action Network to assess the market after all the Trade Deadline moves and discuss some teams and players that might be worth future investments. Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Published 03/06/23
Nick and Anna are joined by host of the Blue Crew podcast Jonny Lazarus to talk trade deadline aftermath with Patrick Kane coming to the New York Rangers, playoff pictures and Stanley Cup futures, winners and losers of the deadline and more. The team discusses who to add, drop and trade for with fantasy playoffs just around the corner. Faces in new places that are worth monitoring in fantasy include Dmitry Orlov, Tyler Bertuzzi, Joonas Korpisalo, Jonathan Quick, Jakob Chycrun and Shayne...
Published 03/06/23
Pete and Nick are joined by Anna Dua to break down the flurry of trades around the NHL this week, including Patrick Kane to the Rangers, Tyler Bertuzzi to the Bruins, Jakob Chychrun to the Senators, Joonas Korpisalo to the Kings, Mattias Ekholm to the Oilers and more with the fantasy and Stanley Cup Playoff implications. Other players and topics covered include Filip Hronek to the Canucks, Ekholm vs. Evan Bouchard for the rest of the season, where the Maple Leafs stand after bolstering their...
Published 03/02/23
Pete Jensen is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to assess the market after the Timo Meier trade and discuss some teams and players that might be worth future investments. Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Published 02/27/23
Pete and Nick are joined by "Waiver Wire" James Harding to break down all angles of Timo Meier being traded to the New Jersey Devils with his potential lineup placement and teammate beneficiaries. The guys also have the fantasy spin on sneaky trades sending Ivan Barbashev to the Golden Knights, Tanner Jeannot to the Lightning, Nino Niederreiter to the Jets, Dmitry Orlov to the Bruins, Denis Gurianov to the Canadiens and Evgenii Dadonov to the Stars. Other players and topics covered in this...
Published 02/27/23
Pete and Nick are joined by NHL Network insider and The Fourth Period Editor-in-Chief David Pagnotta to preview the NHL Trade Deadline, which will be March 3 at 3 p.m. ET. The guys discuss all the big names who could be available, including Patrick Kane, Timo Meier, Erik Karlsson, Jakob Chychrun, Thatcher Demko, Brock Boeser and also weigh whether to pick up Anthony Duclair of the Panthers with him back from injury. Other topics discussed include the stance of the upstart Red Wings with...
Published 02/23/23
Pete and Nick break down all angles of Ryan O'Reilly being traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs and go around the NHL to identify the best pickups for the 19th week of the fantasy season. They discuss what the Oilers can do before the Trade Deadline to address their needs on the back end, the sneaky value of Barrett Hayton and the Coyotes during their long point streak and recent injury returns like Tom Wilson, Jake DeBrusk and more. Other players and topics covered in this episode include the...
Published 02/20/23
Pete and Nick are joined by pro tennis player, avid Carolina Hurricanes fan and fantasy hockey enthusiast John Isner before he heads to Raleigh, North Carolina for the NHL Stadium Series on Saturday. The guys discuss the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup futures appeal, stance at the trade deadline, whether he trusts the goalie trio entering the postseason and how coach Rod Brind'Amour once gave him some motivation. Other topics covered with Isner, who's known for his height (6-foot-10), hard serve and...
Published 02/16/23
Nick Alberga is joined by Michael Leboff from Action Network to assess the market after the Horvat and Tarasenko trades and discuss why the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning are teams worth future investments. Plus, best bets and underdog spots to keep an eye on this week. Listen to Line Change! with Michael Leboff and Nick Martin of the Action Network every Tuesday and Thursday of the NHL season: https://apple.co/3s0c2Nh
Published 02/13/23
Pete and Nick are joined by “Waiver Wire” James Harding to break down all angles of Vladimir Tarasenko being traded to the New York Rangers and identify the best pickups for the 18th week of the fantasy season. The guys discuss Artemi Panarin being the biggest beneficiary, debate Alexis Lafreniere and Anthony Beauvillier for the rest of the season and also Vincent Trocheck vs. Ryan O’Reilly with the trade winds swirling around the League. Other players and topics covered include rumblings...
Published 02/13/23