Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast

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.

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 underperforming as of late, and identify a burgeoning star who's being put in a position to succeed.Newsies - 2:26Hot Shots - 14:06Have Nots - 36:25The Environment - 1:05:30Under the Hood - 1:17:56Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:20:02Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl

It's Week 15 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 Brian, Evan and Ryan as they dive into week 14 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 digs deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, looks at the best goalie environments in the league right now, and identifies an overlooked young player who is generating lots of offense in few minutes.Newsies - 2:33Hot Shots - 7:13Have Nots - 20:35The Environment - 34:06Under the Hood - 40:57Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 43:30Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl

It's Week 14 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.

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

It's Week 13 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 Evan and Ryan as they dive into week 10 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 and Evan tackle the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.

It's Week 12 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 Brian, Josh and Kevin as they dive into week 11 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 takes 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 coaches who could potentially find their seat getting warm soon, and identify a crafty vet who's turned things around of late under the hood after a slow start.Newsies - 2:34Hot Shots - 9:04Have Nots - 29:47The Environment - 53:49Under the Hood - 1:02:23Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:05:25Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl

It's Week 11 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.

Which fantasy hockey players are flying under the radar?Louis Boulet (LB-Hockey.com) joins the show to break down 10 under-the-radar players the metrics love — 5 forwards, 3 defencemen, and 2 goalies with elite underlying numbers but muted fantasy results. If you're looking for hidden value beyond the boxscore, this episode is for you. Let's get to BIZ!Check out Louis Boulet here: LB-hockey.comLink to Louis' article on SPAR%: https://lb-hockey.com/2025/12/05/capturing-contributions/

Join Evan and Ryan as they dive into week 10 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!!

Blake tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and takes live questions from viewers. Stick around to the end to hear Blake answer YOUR fantasy hockey questions live. Let's get to BIZ!

It's Week 10 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.

Struggling to find trade value in your league? Don't worry — today we're uncovering five elite buy-low targets who are doing everything right… except showing up on the scoresheet.We break down the underlying numbers — individual expected goals (ixG), shots & attempts per 60, scoring chances, and power-play involvement — to identify the stars who are about to turn it around in a big way.

Join Evan, Ryan and Brian as they dive into week 5 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 takes live questions from viewers.

Nate is joined by returning guest Jason Chen and together they dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, take a closer look at some of the hottest power plays in the league, and identify veteran who might be primed to pop off.Newsies - 1:37Hot Shots - 8:48Have Nots - 28:10The Environment - 46:37Under the Hood - 58:00Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:02:02Jason Chen on X: https://x.com/jasonchen16Jason Chen on The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/fantasy/author/jason-chenSleepers & Keepers Fantasy Hockey Podcast: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/fantasy/podcastJoin the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list: www.applesandginos.com/apl

It's Week 9 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.

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