Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Nate live streams a $100 USD buy-in bangers categories league draft. He is gobsmacked by how far Rasmus Dahlin falls and by how much the league values a single category. Final team posted at:https://x.com/ApplesGinos/status/1973222988523905129Scoring Categories:Skaters:GAPPPGPPPSOGHITBLK+/-FWGoalies:WGAASVSHORoster Settings:2 C2 LW2 RW2 W2 F4 D1 UTIL2 G7 BNDownload the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Who's the best left winger in fantasy hockey for 2025-26?

Nate details how to deploy the #ZeroG draft strategy in your 2025-26 drafts to maximize value at both the goaltender and skater positions and runs down his goalie tiers. Where would YOU draft Linus Ullmark this year?Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Nate and Blake each bring five players to the table in this year's sleeper episode. Where last year they brought you Martin Necas, Dylan Guenther, Gabriel Vilardi, and Marco Rossi, this year they bring:Zeev Buium: 2:38Josh Norris: 8:04Cutter Gauthier: 13:32Kent Johnson: 19:14Jimmy Snuggerud: 25:00Troy Terry: 31:10Zayne Parekh: 36:15Trevor Zegras: 42:18Will Smith: 48:05Marco Rossi: 54:02Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Who are the best fantasy hockey centers to draft in 2025? In this episode, Blake breaks down the Top 10 Centers for Fantasy Hockey in both points leagues and categories leagues. We cover superstar locks, underrated pivots, and the players who can give you an edge on draft day.

Nate live streams his 2025-26 Apples & Ginos "We Call Ourselves Experts" keeper league draft.https://hockey.fantasysports.yahoo.com/hockey/1247Scoring Settings:Skaters:G = 4.5A = 3SOG = 0.5HIT = 0.25BLK = 0.5Goalies:W = 2GA = -1.5SV = 0.3SHO = 2Roster Settings:2 C2 LW2 RW4 D2 UTIL2 G4 BN10 IR+Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Join Brian, Ryan and Evan as we dive into a couple fun 'Drafters' Best Ball drafts for the 2024-25 season with a chance of winning $10,000!

Join Evan and Nate as we dive into some elite line combinations that elevated fantasy hockey production in the 2024-25 season. Dig into the stats that can make some of these line targets valuable to you on draft day!

Get ready for another round of Fantasy Hockey ADP Battles! In this episode, Blake is joined by Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff to break down six tough draft-day decisions. From elite superstars to sneaky mid-round values, we're debating which player you should take when they're going at the same average draft position (ADP).

Who are the best right wingers to target in fantasy hockey drafts this season? In this episode, Blake breaks down the Top 10 right wing rankings for 2025–26 fantasy hockey — covering both points leagues and categories (multi-cat) leagues. Let's get to BIZ!We'll highlight:

Ryan takes the reins and grills Nate about eight players he thinks Nate's projections are incorrect on. Will Nate capitulate on his sky-high projection for Jason Robertson? Or confess he's too low on JJ Peterka in a new situation in Utah? Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Get ready for another intense round of Fantasy Hockey ADP Battles 2025! This week, Blake is joined by Jason Chen from The Hockey News to break down some of the toughest draft dilemmas you'll face this season.We're putting superstar talent and breakout hopefuls head-to-head, including: - Nikita Kucherov vs. Leon Draisaitl – who's the safer pick at the top of your draft?- Matt Boldy vs. Jason Robertson – which winger provides more upside for 2025?- Dylan Holloway vs. Matthew Knies – two young breakout candidates, but who gets the edge?…and much more!We'll debate six ADP matchups, analyzing upside, risk, roster construction, and team context to give you the insight you need to crush your draft.Whether you play in points leagues, categories leagues, or deep formats, this episode will sharpen your draft strategy and help you win those crucial draft-day decisions. Let's get to BIZ!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:00 - Pick 312:37 - Pick 3221:22 - Pick 7028:12 - Pick 9136:10 - Zero G Round44:44 - Sleeper Round

Nate and Blake return with the eighth and final part in their projection series, covering the Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals, and Winnipeg Jets. They have a lively debate on what Mitch Marner's arrival means for the Vegas offense and power play, and agree that Elias Pettersson is in line for a bounceback.VAN - 2:27VGK - 43:27WSH - 1:23:28WPG - 1:53:16Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Looking for fantasy hockey sleepers? We've got one player from every Atlantic Division team with an ADP of 150+ who could be a late-round steal or mid-season pickup. Don't miss these hidden gems before your draft!Louis Boulet of LB-hockey.com joins me for an epic conversation. In this episode, we'll cover:✅ Atlantic Division sleepers you need to know✅ Why these players could outperform their ADP✅ Who's worth stashing late in your draft✅ Which guys might pop off mid-season and win you weeksTimestamps:00:00 - Intro02:57 - Boston09:43 - Buffalo16:09 - Detroit23:05 - Florida29:37 - Montreal36:49 - Ottawa44:26 - Tampa Bay53:08 - TorontoLet's get to BIZ!

It's time for another ADP Battle

Nate and Ryan offer a first look at the 2025-26 Drafters NHL Best Ball Championship, digging in on the strategies needed to bring home the $10,000 first place prize.Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

In this episode, we break down the Top 10 Defensemen for Fantasy Hockey in 2025-26, covering both Points Leagues and Categories Leagues. Whether you're chasing scoring upside or multi-cat production, these blueliners are the ones you need on your radar for draft day.We'll dig into player stats, usage trends, and projections to highlight who's worth targeting — and who might be overvalued heading into the season. Let's get to BIZ!⚡️ Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:50 - Player 16:21 - Player 210:16 - Player 313:25 - Player 416:39 - Player 521:22 - Player 624:18 - Player 727:48 - Player 830:13 - Player 932:40 - Player 1036:21 - Beefers39:00 - Final rankings

Nate and Blake return with the seventh part in their projection series, covering the St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Utah Mammoth. Nate identifies a potential sleeper in St. Louis that no one is looking at, while Blake find himself wishcasting an increase in ice-time for Dylan Guenther.STL - 2:25TBL - 42:10TOR - 1:08:39UTA - 1:40:07Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Nate dials up 8 players who are vastly underrated for bangers leagues.Jesper Bratt: 2:05Auston Matthews: 3:10Sam Reinhart: 4:26Seth Jarvis: 6:11Dylan Holloway: 10:50Alex Tuch: 12:34Ryan Donato: 13:45Chris Kreider: 15:43Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Welcome to the first Fantasy Hockey ADP Battle of the 2025-26 season!In this episode, I'm joined by an old friend, Josh Hutchinson, to break down six head-to-head draft matchups. At each draft spot, we put two players with a similar ADP against each other and debate: Who would you take and why?We'll cover player upside, risk factors, and how they fit into your fantasy roster construction so you can walk away ready to dominate your draft.

Ryan and Evan tackle a Yahoo mock draft and identify 6 incredible values in the early Yahoo ADP landscape.Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Nate digs in on 8 players who might have lots of potential but also have tons of risk:Mikko Rantanen: 0:53Elias Pettersson: 2:27Roman Josi: 3:38Zach Hyman: 5:09Mackenzie Weegar: 9:59Pavel Dorofeyev: 11:24Dougie Hamilton: 12:43Gabriel Landeskog: 13:53Download the Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/apples-ginos-26-137903611?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Brian and Evan do some mock drafting on the ESPN platform, talking through the differences between the platforms and how to construct a monster team in a new environment.The Apples & Ginos 2025-26 Fantasy Guide drops on September 1st! become a free Patreon member today and you'll be notified when it drops: www.patreon.com/applesginosJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out. Join now - leagues will start drafting the first week of September: https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Nate and Blake are back with the sixth part in their projection series, covering the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks, and Seattle Kraken. Nate expresses renewed excitement for a couple of sophomores, while Blake gives his take on the muck and mire of the Seattle top 9.PHI - 2:04PIT - 46:20SJS - 1:17:50SEA - 1:49:49Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Looking for late-round value in your fantasy hockey draft? In this episode, I'm joined by Louis Boulet from LB-hockey.com to break down one sleeper from every Central Division team — all being drafted 150th overall or later. These are the hidden gems that could provide huge returns at the end of your draft and help you win your league. Let's get to BIZ!Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro04:10 - Chicago Blackhawks13:03 - Colorado Avalanche21:35 - Dallas Stars29:45 - Minnesota Wild40:15 - Nashville Predators51:04 - St. Louis Blues1:01:15 - Utah Mammoth1:10:50 - Winnipeg JetsCheck out Louis Boulet on Bluesky: @louisboulet.bsky.socialCheck out LB Hockey: https://lb-hockey.com/

Join Brian, Ryan, and Evan for a fantasy hockey mock draft using the official scoring settings from the Apples and Ginos Patron League (APL)! In this episode, our three analysts go head-to-head with A&G listeners to test draft strategies, spot sleeper picks, and get you ready for your own fantasy hockey drafts this season.Who will build the best roster? Tune in to find out!

Nate dives into six players who might crack the 100 point barrier for the first time in 2025-26, including a pair of youngsters you might not see coming.Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Nate provides an overview of the brand-new Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL), detailing what makes this league the most exciting fantasy hockey experience possible in 2025!Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League to compete against the best fantasy hockey managers on the planet! Find your tier of competition and test your mettle week in and week out:https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Ryan and Evan tackle a pair of Yahoo mock drafts, unearthing all the craziest values on that platform.

Nate and Blake are back with the fifth part in their projection series, covering the New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, and Ottawa Senators. Blake renews his love affair with Mathew Barzal while Nate highlights a forgotten superstar in New York.NJD - 1:38NYI - 35:42NYR - 1:08:29OTT - 1:31:40

In this episode, Louis Boulet of LB-Hockey.com stops by to break down one sleeper from every Pacific Division team for fantasy hockey this season. These are deep league targets (ADP 175+) who could pop off if given the right opportunity — the kind of late-round picks that win you championships.We'll cover:

Nate and Blake are back with the fourth part in their projection series, covering Los Angeles, Minnesota, Montreal, and Nashville. Nate gushes over the potential of rookies in Minnesota and Montreal while Blake highlights a deep sleeper in Nashville.LAK - 2:13MIN - 42:39MTL - 1:20:33NSH - 1:55:02Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League today: https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Join Ryan, Brian, and Evan for a live best ball draft! Best ball is a relatively new format taking the fantasy hockey community by storm where you draft your team and never touch the team again - your best lineup counts every night of the NHL season based on points scored. Join the A&G Discord to play this format - over 20 best ball drafts have already kicked off!

Nate and Blake are back with the third part in their projection series, covering Dallas, Detroit, Edmonton, and Florida. Blake plants a flag for Mikko Rantanen in Dallas, while Nate identifies a potential late-round value at defense in Edmonton.DAL - 2:14DET - 48:46EDM - 1:15:14FLA - 1:44:43Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League today: https://applesandginos.com/apl/

Nate welcomes guest Chris Charlton from the Fantasy Puck YouTube channel and they dig deep on draft strategy, roster construction, and how to build a winning team in fantasy hockey.Most Important Thing for Rookie Fantasy Managers - 2:07Difference between a Good Fantasy Manager and a Great One - 5:59Chris's #1 Draft Tip - 12:12How Approach Changes in Different Drafts - 16:28Value Over Replacement PLayer (VORP) Analysis in Drafting - 24:57Review of Chris & Nate's Content Creators League Drafts - 38:25Watch Games or Look at Stats to Form Player Takes? - 1:07:47Categories League Roster Construction - 1:12:41How to Identify Trade Away/Trade For Candidates - 1:19:39Chris's Take on the #ZeroG Strategy - 1:25:10Early Sleeper/Value Picks - 1:30:19Nate's stream of the 2024-25 Fantasy Puck Content Creators League draft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9PJN9CO68A- Kyle Connor slander at 19:49- Jake Sanderson slander at 40:34- Jeremy Swayman slander at 42:59

Brian and Evan go in on a bangers categories mock draft filled with A&G Discord members.

Nate and Blake are back with the second part in their projection series, covering Carolina, Chicago, Colorado, & Columbus. Nate uncovers a potential ADP value in Chicago, while Blake gets excited about a full year of Marty Necas in Colorado.CAR: 2:09CHI: 40:18COL: 1:20:19CBJ: 1:45:45

Join Ryan, Brian, and Evan for another exciting Apples & Ginos points mock draft. This one has a twist - the guys can't select a player they chose in the last points mock.

Nate and Blake begin their annual projections series, digging deep into every team and analyzing each player for their fantasy potential in 2025-26. In this episode, Nate identifies a potential star in Anaheim, while Blake thinks there could be a new 1C in Buffalo.ANA - 2:17BOS: - 52:08BUF - 1:26:10CGY - 1:54:24

Which goalies can you trust in fantasy hockey this year?In this episode, Blake is joined by goalie expert Kevin Woodley (NHL.com / InGoal Magazine) to take a deep dive into the biggest goalie questions heading into your fantasy draft. We break down potential breakout candidates, volume starters, bounce-back picks, and goalies you might want to avoid.

Ryan, Evan, and Brian collaborate on a bangers categories mock draft filled with A&G Discord members.

Nate reviews four coaching changes that will have huge ramifications for fantasy this season, and reflects on 500 episodes of the podcast while detailing what to expect from Apples & Ginos this year.

Nate and Blake are joined by friends Ryan, Evan, and Brian to usher in the true fantasy offseason with a points league mock draft on Fantrax.

Do contract years matter? In fantasy hockey, they can mean breakout performances, career-best seasons, and major draft value. In this video, we highlight 6 players entering a contract year in 2025-26 who could take their game to the next level. Whether they're playing for a big payday or a new team, these players have all the motivation to put up serious numbers. Don't miss these potential fantasy hockey studs heading into your draft! Let's get to BIZ!

Looking for an edge in your 2025-26 fantasy hockey draft? In this video, we break down 6 breakout candidates who could deliver huge value and help you win your league. Whether you're in a deep dynasty or a competitive redraft league, these under-the-radar players have the talent, opportunity, and upside to explode this season. We cover advanced stats, usage trends, and realistic point projections to help you make smarter draft decisions. Don't miss these league-winning picks for the upcoming fantasy hockey season! Let's get to BIZ!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro04:50 - Player 110:25 - Player 216:50 - Player 323:30 - Player 429:45 - Player 537:31 - Player 6

Nate and Blake break down all of the wild trades and signings of the last week for fantasy purposes. Nate has a hot take on a winger who could thrive in a new situation and Blake rethinks his love for a former favourite.

In this episode Nate is joined by Victor Nuño of Dobber Prospects and the Fantasy Hockey Life podcast to discuss the 2025 NHL Draft. They discuss all things from draft-day surprises to late-round sleepers to goalie drafting strategy, and Victor highlights his favourites above consensus.Overall Strength of the Class: 1:23How Many Tier 2 Players after Schaefer & Misa: 2:41NHL-Ready Players: 4:08Top Defensemen after Schaefer: 9:07Surprises in Victor's Top 10 for Fantasy: 20:06Players to Highlight in Bangers Cats Leagues: 31:59Biggest Surprises of the First Round: 39:42Best Player/Team Fits: 45:50Top Goalies for Dynasty Drafts: 50:39Sleepers to Consider Later in Dynasty Drafts: 55:19Victor's Closing Thoughts: 1:01:21Victor Nuño on X: https://x.com/VictorNuno12Fantasy Hockey Life Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fantasy-hockey-life--3548456Fantasy Hockey Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyHockeyLifeFollow us on Socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginosApples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFTApples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginosApples & Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG#fantasysports #fantasyhockey #fantasyhockeyadvice #NHLHockey #NHLpodcast

In this episode, Steven Ellis stops by for some last minute prep for your Dynasty leagues and he's bringing the thunder! We discuss the 2025 NHL draft in detail and how it relates to fantasy. We also look at some potential steals and a few players who could surprise us with their name being called on Friday. Don't miss this one! Let's get to BIZ!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:45 - What are the prospect attributes that tend to translate to the Pro level?08:03 - Who goes at first? 10:32 - Who should we take for our fantasy teams? Misa or Schaefer?17:12 - What can we expect from James Hagens?20:55 - Porter Martone vs James Hagens22:55 - Anton Frondell: Dynasty league value?25:20 - Forwards in the 5-15 range29:30 - Top D-men - Aitcheson ahead of Mrtka, Smith?34:05 - Analyzing the back half of the first round36:25 - High-risk, high-reward players40:05 - Underrated players who may slip in the draftSteven Ellis on X: https://x.com/SEllisHockeyApples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFTApples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginosApples & Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG#fantasysports #fantasyhockey #fantasyhockeyadvice #nhldraft2025 #NHLpodcast

In this episode, special guest Louis Boulet from lb-hockey.com, joins me to review the A&G Top 10 Sleepers list we released in October. Who did we hit on and which Sleepers literally fell asleep? Also, Louis brings five Sleepers of his own that he is excited about moving into next season. Join us and let's get to BIZ!Louis Boulet on Bluesky: HERE Check out https://lb-hockey.com for more of LouisLouis' YouTube Presentation on Offensive Flow in Hockey: HEREApples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFTApples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginosApples & Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG#fantasysports #fantasyhockey #fantasyhockeyadvice #nhl #podcast #hockey #hockeypodcast