Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Everyone loves calling sleepers before the season… but not everyone comes back to check how they actually did.So today, we are.In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Blake revisits the official preseason sleeper picks and breaks down what really happened — the hits, the misses, and the ones that looked good under the hood but didn't quite get there.We dig into players like Josh Norris, Trevor Zegras, Kent Johnson, Marco Rossi, and more to figure out what we got right, what we got wrong, and what we can learn heading into next season.If you're trying to get an edge in your next draft, this is the kind of episode that matters.Learn from the wins.Avoid the traps.Let's get to BIZ

Nate breaks down all five of his leagues this season, analyzing the good, the bad, and the ugly across the board. His lessons learned can help you improve your strategy going into next season!Summary of Leagues: 1:56We Call Ourselves Experts Keeper League: 2:14$100 Buy-In Bangers Cats League: 10:14Fantasy Puck Content Creators League: 18:29KKUPFL Tier 1: 28:22APL Tier 1: 34:15Final Takeaways: 40:08

In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Blake looks back at 3 of his fantasy hockey leagues to break down what actually happened this season.From draft decisions to waiver wire moves, trades, and playoff strategy — we go through what worked, what didn't, and the key moments that shaped each team's outcome.If you're looking to improve your process and avoid costly mistakes next season, this is an honest, real-world breakdown you don't want to miss.Let's get to BIZ.

Join Evan, Brian, and Ryan as they run the last episode of Trade Talks for the season! Last minute streams for this upcoming fantasy hockey final week, diving into their own fantasy hockey seasons, and going over 8 takeaways from the 25-26 season. Thank you to all of our listeners this year, you are all the real MVPs!!

Nate & Blake tackle the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.A&G 2025-26 Season Survey Link:https://forms.gle/NczVVzwfb4GmBkSr9

Nate dig deeps into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, and identifies a recent callup who has caught his eye.A&G 2025-26 Season Survey Link:https://forms.gle/NczVVzwfb4GmBkSr9Newsies - 1:03Hot Shots - 4:05Have Nots - 19:13The Environment - 34:39Under the Hood - 38:38

The fantasy hockey playoffs are HERE — and one move could win or lose your season.In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Nate breaks down the BEST Week 24 waiver wire adds and streamers to help you win your championship.We're attacking the schedule, identifying must-add players, and giving you the exact moves to maximize games played and gain the edge when it matters most.A&G 2025-26 Season Survey Link:https://forms.gle/NczVVzwfb4GmBkSr9

Join Ryan and Brian as they revisit fantasy hockey court, give advice on who to sit/start in your fantasy hockey matchup and go over some ideal streams for the weekend. Go get those fantasy hockey championships!

Nate & Blake tackle the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.

Nate dig deeps into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, look at fantasy implications of some of the teams with the best schedules in Week 23, and identify a young player who could join the ranks of the elite next year.Newsies - 3:35Hot Shots - 11:13Have Nots - 27:05The Environment - 40:35Under the Hood - 51:08

The fantasy hockey playoffs are here — and every move matters.In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Blake and Nate break down the best Week 23 waiver wire adds, streamers, and playoff stashes to help you survive and advance.We dive into the schedule, highlight the best teams to target, and give you the exact players to add so you can maximize games played and gain the edge in your matchup.We cover:Key news and injuries impacting your rosterTeams with the best schedules this weekPlayers you can drop without regretThe top streamers to target right nowPlayoff stashes that could win you future roundsOur Head-to-Head Streamer DeathmatchIf you're chasing a championship, this is the edge you need.Let's get to BIZ… and go win those CHIPS.

Join Evan and Brian as they revisit fantasy hockey court, give advice on who to sit/start in your fantasy hockey matchup and go over some ideal streams for the weekend. Here we GO!!!

Nate tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.

Nate and Blake dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, look at fantasy implications of some of the teams with the best schedules in Week 22, and identify a young player who could be a monster in 2025-26.Newsies - 3:43Hot Shots - 7:40Have Nots - 29:25The Environment - 47:41Under the Hood - 1:01:48

The fantasy hockey playoffs are here, and every roster move could decide your season.In this episode of the Apples & Ginos, Ryan and Nate break down the best Week 22 waiver wire adds to help you survive and advance in your fantasy hockey playoffs.We go through our usual segments including:

Join Ryan and Brian as they revisit fantasy hockey court, give advice on who to sit/start in your fantasy hockey matchup and go over some ideal streams for the weekend. Here we GO!!!

Nate tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.

Nate and Blake dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, look at fantasy implications of some of the hottest teams in the league, and identify a young player who appears to have finally levelled up.

Blake and Nate are back with the Week 21 Waiver Wire Report to help you survive and advance in your fantasy hockey playoffs.We break down the best adds, streamers, and schedule plays for the upcoming week — plus we introduce a new segment: Playoff Stashes.If you're lucky enough to have a first-round bye, these are the players you should be targeting now so you're loaded up for the later playoff weeks.Segments include:• Newsies• Schedule Attack• Crossing the Streams/Lowered Expectations• The DREAM Streams• Playoff Stashes – players to grab now if you're planning ahead for Weeks 21-23 and Weeks 22–24.If you're in the playoffs, every move matters. Let's find you the edge. Let's get to BIZ and get those CHIPS!

Fantasy hockey playoffs are here, which means every roster move matters. In this episode Blake is joined by Louis Boulet of LB-Hockey.com to uncover 6 Hidden Gems rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues or less who could help give you an edge down the stretch.We dig into the opportunity, deployment, and underlying numbers behind players who are still widely available but could provide real value during your fantasy playoff push.Players discussed include Luke Evangelista, Jimmy Snuggerud, Philip Broberg, Jason Zucker, Gabe Perreault, and Mavrik Bourque.If you're looking for deep waiver wire pickups and late-season sleepers, this episode is for you. It's time to get to BIZ if you want those CHIPS! Check out Louis at LB-Hockey.com DONATE to Senators Community Foundation HERE: https://trellis.org/walk-to-ctc-in-support-of-tkachuks-captains

Join Ryan, Brian, and Evan as they re-visit fantasy hockey court, give advice on who to sit/start in your fantasy hockey matchup and go over some ideal streams for the weekend. Here we GO!!!

Week 20 means the fantasy playoffs are getting close — and the waiver wire can make or break your season. Blake breaks down the must-add players, under-the-radar streamers, and schedule plays that could swing your matchup this week. If you're looking for the edge that keeps you alive in the standings, this is the episode for you. Let's get to BIZ and get those CHIPS!

Join Brian, Evan and Ryan as they bring some key players to Fantasy Hockey Court, go over a few last trade grades of the season, and dive into the end of the week streaming schedule!l Let's GOOO!!!

We open the mailbag and answer your fantasy hockey questions.Is Elias Pettersson droppable if he isn't traded by the deadline? We break down the situation in Vancouver and what fantasy managers should do if the production doesn't rebound.We also tackle a number of listener questions including:• Who to drop in an ESPN points league: Norris, Nichushkin, Terry or Bennett• Is Frank Nazar worth holding in very deep leagues?• Which 40–50% rostered players should be cut for streaming now that the trade deadline has passed• Buy-low goalie targets in wins / SV% / GAA formats• How much draft capital to spend if you've already secured a playoff spot in dynasty leagues• Keeper debate: Fowler vs Wallstedt, Martone vs Hagens long termAll that and more in this week's fantasy hockey mailbag. Let's get to BIZ and get those CHIPS!***Supporting the Next Generation of Girls in HockeyWe're proud to support the Grindstone Award Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping young girls access the equipment they need to play hockey. The cost of gear should never be a barrier to opportunity.If you're in a position to give, please consider making a donation. Nate and Blake will personally match all contributions up to $1,000 to help maximize the impact.Donate here: https://grindstoneaward.com/donate/Together, we can help ensure more girls have the chance to step onto the ice and pursue the game they love. ***

Nate tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and takes live questions from viewers.

Nate and Brian dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players since the Olympic Break, look at the prospects of several teams falling out of the playoff hunt, and zero in on a once-forgotten player who has revived his season with some power play usage of late.***Supporting the Next Generation of Girls in HockeyWe're proud to support the Grindstone Award Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping young girls access the equipment they need to play hockey. The cost of gear should never be a barrier to opportunity.If you're in a position to give, please consider making a donation. Nate and Blake will personally match all contributions up to $1,000 to help maximize the impact.Donate here: https://grindstoneaward.com/donate/Together, we can help ensure more girls have the chance to step onto the ice and pursue the game they love. ***Newsies - 4:25Hot Shots - 11:13Have Nots - 26:55The Environment - 49:18Under the Hood - 1:02:06Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:05:18Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl

Supporting the Next Generation of Girls in HockeyWe're proud to support the Grindstone Award Foundation, which helps young girls access the hockey equipment they need to play the game. If you're able to give, please consider donating — Nate and Blake will personally match contributions up to $1,000 to maximize the impact.Donate here: https://grindstoneaward.com/donate/It's Week 19 and we are officially in crunch-time mode.In this episode, Nate and Blake break down the top streaming teams, schedule advantages to exploit, smart drop candidates, and the must-add sleepers who can swing your matchup.If you're looking to maximize games played, win your categories, and stay one move ahead of your opponent — this is the week to be aggressive.Let's make it count and get to BIZ!Apples & Ginos – Your Fantasy Hockey EdgeEvery week, Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer break down the fantasy hockey landscape with actionable insights designed to help you win your league.From waiver wire targets and streaming strategy to trade evaluations, advanced metrics, and lineup optimization — we focus on giving you practical, data-driven advice you can apply immediately.If you're serious about gaining an edge, you're in the right place.Connect with us and join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aX: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginosWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginosAll links:https://linktr.ee/applesandginos

Join Evan and Brian as we go over some last minute trade grades, review some of our best/worst targets of the season, and provide our own fantasy wishlist down the stretch. Let's GOOO!!!

Nate and Blake dig in on some players that the fantasy hockey community has been sleeping on, identifying who has the biggest chance of helping your fantasy team off the waiver wire.Newsies - 3:15Josh Norris - 17:37Ryan Hartman - 22:19Zayne Parekh - 26:44Jonathan Marchessault - 32:01Justin Sourdif - 35:50Luke Evangelista - 40:38Egor Chinakhov - 44:38Jimmy Snuggerud - 48:17Dalibor Dvorsky - 51:46Arseny Gritsyuk - 54:28

The playoffs are coming — and if you're not planning your schedule now, you're already behind.Nate and Blake break down Weeks 21–24 in detail, highlighting the teams with the best fantasy playoff schedules, the trade targets to acquire before it's too late, the streamers who can win you categories, and the playoff strategies that separate contenders from champions.This is your fantasy hockey playoff cheat code. Let's get those CHIPS!

Fantasy hockey awards season is here

Join Ryan and Brian as they dive into the upcoming Trade Deadline! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!

In this episode, Ryan dives into his True Value Goalie Rankings with the constructs like Quality Weeks, Star Weeks, and Really Bad Weeks. Are some goalies over or undervalued in Yahoo Standard Category Leagues? Find out in this episode!

Nate digs in on nine players he thinks are likely to pop off once NHL hockey resumes post-Olympic break.Jason Robertson - 1:36Brayden Point - 4:27Cutter Gauthier - 6:56Jared McCann - 10:35Will Smith - 12:44Mats Zuccarello - 15:27Mason Marchment - 17:20Alexis Lafreniere - 20:13Jimmy Snuggerud - 23:30

Nate digs in on nine players he thinks are worth buying low on in keeper and dynasty formats.Clayton Keller - 1:27J.T. Miller - 5:03Nazem Kadri - 7:49Leo Carlsson - 9:50Dylan Holloway - 13:21Adam Fox - 16:01Ryan Leonard - 17:59Brandt Clarke - 20:47Matvei Michkov - 23:10

Join Ryan, Evan, Brian & Nate as they tackle a Mock Draft in February. How will they draft differently, knowing how the season has unfolded so far? Who are they higher and lower on?

Nate takes an in-depth look at the 2026 Olympic Men's Hockey tournament, breaking down the rules and rosters. He offers insight on paths to victory and defeat for the biggest contenders and delivers team rankings and predictions on the tournament's outcome.Fantasy Outlook - 2:20Rules & Regulations - 7:13Team Analysis: Canada - 10:30Team Analysis: Finland - 17:05Team Analysis: Sweden - 19:55Team Analysis: USA - 23:45Team Analysis: The Rest of the Field - 27:43Team Power Rankings - 33:25Tournament Hot Takes - 38:00

Join Ryan and Evan as they dive into week 18 of Trade Talks! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!

Nate tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.

Nate and Blake dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, look at the best 3rd wheel for three dynamic duos, and look at a player who has duped many fantasy managers into thinking a breakout is imminent.Newsies - 2:18Hot Shots - 10:41Have Nots - 33:21The Environment - 54:30Under the Hood - 1:02:50Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:08:37Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl

It's Week 18 of the fantasy hockey season and we've got you covered with all the best waiver wire pickups and drops to keep your roster rolling.

Join Ryan and Brian as they dive into week 17 of Trade Talks! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!

Nate tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.

Nate and Blake dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, look at the best 3rd wheel for three dynamic duos, and zero in on a young player who still has elite-level upside.Newsies - 2:27Hot Shots - 6:35Have Nots - 33:41The Environment - 52:45Under the Hood - 1:05:35Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:08:06Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl

Why can't some of the NHL's most talented teams score at five-on-five?Nate and Blake are joined by Dimitri Filipovic of the PDOcast to break down what's really happening beneath the surface for puzzling teams like New Jersey, New York, and others— and whether injuries, systems, or execution are to blame.We dig into eye test vs metrics, how to spot players ready for a bigger role, what makes power-play success predictable (or not), and which teams could take a step next season. Plus, Dimitri shares his favorite sleepers and potential second-half breakout candidates for fantasy hockey managers.If you like smart hockey conversations that blend analytics, tactics, and fantasy insight, this one's for you. Let's get to BIZ!

It's Week 17 of the fantasy hockey season and we've got you covered with all the best waiver wire pickups and drops to keep your roster rolling.

Looking for fantasy hockey buy-low targets? In this video, I break down five NHL players who are currently being undervalued, even though their underlying metrics suggest a rebound in production could be coming.Using advanced stats like shot volume, expected goals, power-play usage, and on-ice indicators, I explain why now might be the perfect time to buy low on these players before their fantasy value rises.⏱️ Player Breakdown Timestamps0:00 – Intro1:54 – Adam Fantilli 11:14 – Sam Reinhart 17:46– Jack Hughes 24:30 – Cutter Gauthier 29:57 – Brandon Montour This episode is ideal if you're trying to:Identify fantasy hockey buy-low playersWin trades before the market adjustsMake smarter decisions in redraft, keeper, and dynasty leagues

Join Evan, Ryan and Brian as they dive into week 15 of Trade Talks! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!

Nate tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.

Nate and Blake dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, look at four teams who have been running hot as of late, and dig deep on a young player getting some run on an underperforming team.Newsies - 3:08Hot Shots - 11:32Have Nots - 36:01The Environment - 57:08Under the Hood - 1:08:38Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:11:47Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl

It's Week 16 of the fantasy hockey season and we've got you covered with all the best waiver wire pickups and drops to keep your roster rolling.