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Jason Chen and Michael Amato break down everything about NHL fantasy hockey to give your team the edge. This is your place to hear about sleepers, keepers, roster updates, hot and cold takes, and more.

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    2025 NHL Playoffs Fantasy Preview and Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 85:43


    In the 62nd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato are joined by producer Connor Somerville to discuss strategies for playoff pools and discuss all the potential playoff matchups. This is the last episode of the 2024-25 season. Enjoy the best playoff tournament in the world and good luck in your playoff pools. Thank you all for subscribing, listening and sending questions for our weekly mailbag. We will be back soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2024-25 Fantasy Hockey Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 87:34


    In the 61st episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato are joined by producer Connor Somerville to discuss the top storylines that dominated the 2024-25 fantasy hockey season and just how unpredictable every season can be despite our best projections and models (19:38). We run through some of the best (30:11) and worst picks of the year (45:02) and take a peek at what to expect for 2025-26 (51:10). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Hockey Playoffs: Championship Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 64:36


    In the 60th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss Jordan Binnington and the Blues' hot streak, the Flyers firing John Tortorella, NCAA signings who might be worth streaming and a preview of the schedule in fantasy hockey championship week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Hockey Playoffs: The Replacements

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 57:24


    In the 59th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato lament the untimely injuries in the midst of the fantasy hockey playoffs, including Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl (06:54), Elias Petterson (10:39) and Seth Jarvis (16:43). We talk injury replacements, the return of Sean Monahan (25:04) and preview this week's schedule (31:16). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Hockey Playoffs: Targets and Fades

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 76:56


    In the 58th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss Aaron Ekblad's suspension and Seth Jones' ascension to PP1 (05:19), and run down the teams to target or fade as the fantasy hockey playoffs heat up (08:43). Good luck this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trade Deadline Fallout: Hurricanes Move Rantanen, Avalanche Load Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 75:38


    In the 57th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato dissect one of the best NHL trade deadlines in recent memory with Mikko Rantanen getting dealt (again) (01:52), the Avs shoring up their center depth with Brock Nelson and Charlie Coyle (11:55), the Panthers getting Brad Marchand and all the minor deals with big fantasy implications (21:29). We look ahead to the fantasy playoff schedule and note which teams have favorable weekly matchups (50:48), and finish with the mailbag and the worst performance in history by Jason and Michael in the short history of trivia corner (57:55). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Seth Jones Traded To Panthers; Gustav Nyquist Returns To The Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 78:46


    In the 56th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the winners and losers in the trade that sent Seth Jones to the Panthers (01:33), Gustav Nyquist going back to the Wild (again) (10:45), fantasy hockey strategies for players expected to be moved at the trade deadline (17:22), upcoming fantasy hockey playoff schedules, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 Nations Takeaways Including Risers and Fallers, And A Changing Of The Guard In The Canucks' Crease

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 78:01


    In the 55th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap the incredibly exciting 4 Nations and discuss injuries, and which players have seen their fantasy value rise or fall (02:53). We also discuss the Canucks extending Kevin Lankinen to a long-term deal and what it means for Thatcher Demko (31:56), and speed run - try to, anyway - a litany of team news, including: the returns of Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner (44:06) and Utah defenseman Sean Durzi (57:34); Seth Jones' trade request from the Blackhawks (41:28); Andrei Kuzmenko's Flyers debut(51:32); and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trade Recap: Mikko Rantanen Struggling, J.T. Miller Thriving; IR Stashes Before 4 Nations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 75:50


    In the 54th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato check in on the biggest trades of the past two weeks and see how Mikko Rantanen (07:41), J.T. Miller (12:38) and others are faring with their new teams. We discuss some potential IR stashes while the NHL takes a two-week break for 4 Nations (42:21), answer your mailbag questions (50:25) and finish with trivia corner (01:01:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Miller To Rangers; Granlund To Stars; Flames, Flyers Swap Forwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 81:21


    In the 53rd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato break down a flurry of major trades with huge fantasy implications across the league: the Rangers acquiring J.T. Miller (00:26), the Stars acquiring Mikael Granlund (19:09), and the Flames and Flyers swapping a pair of forwards (25:14). We also rundown a list of injuries including the Wild's Kaprizov (39:18), Islanders' Barzal (44:53) and Utah's Cooley (50:12), and finish with mailbag (56:37) and trivia corner, featuring a guest appearance from Luka Doncic (01:04:25).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Big Trade! Hurricanes Acquire Rantanen and Hall, Avalanche Receive Necas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 71:28


    In the 52nd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato break down Friday night's blockbuster trade in detail with the Canes getting Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall, and the Avs getting Martin Necas (00:30). Who benefits and who loses? Can Nathan MacKinnon carry this team himself? How will Rantanen's minutes get affected? Then it's news around the league, mailbag and trivia corner (31:40)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Klingberg Joins The Oilers And A Potential McDavid Suspension, And The Penguins' New Goalie Rotation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 67:28


    In the 51st episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato open with Alex Nedeljkovic's goal and lament the lack of fantasy points for goalies in player categories (03:01). This must change! We also discuss John Klingberg joining the Oilers and a potential suspension for Connor McDavid (12:15), the Penguins waiving Tristan Jarry (05:16) and some noteworthy news, including the returns of Devon Levi and Frederik Andersen (19:09), John Tavares' injury (34:54) and J.T. Miller's fantasy value (38:29). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Injury Updates and Mediocre Power Play Quarterbacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 68:59


    In the 50th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato tackle the biggest topics across the league, including injuries to Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (06:40), Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon (09:31), Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and more (29:20). Who steps up in their place? Are any of the backup power play quarterbacks in Uvis Balinskis and Declan Chisholm worth rostering (20:49)? Our condolences also to our listeners and those affected by the wildfires in the L.A. area. Stay safe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Canucks Drama, Ovechkin's Record Chase, Askarov Rises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 72:27


    In the 49th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato catch on news over the holidays, starting with the J.T. Miler-Elias Pettersson drama gripping the Canucks (03:40) and Alex Ovechkin's chase for Gertzky's record (11:01). We also discuss the Ducks and Hurricanes PP QB situation (18:29), Jakub Dobes' stunning start for the Canadiens (33:37), and Yaroslav Askarov's ascension to No. 1 status for the Sharks (46:23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rangers Roster Turnover Continues, The Canucks' Internal Struggle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 59:37


    In the 48th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato discuss the Rangers trading Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken (02:59), Matt Murray's return to the Leafs (09:38), Yaroslav Askarov's bid for more playing time in the Sharks' crease (14:33), the impact of the reported rift between Canucks stars Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller (16:55), the Blackhawks' improvement under Anders Sorensen - Ilya Mikheyev scored! (23:15) - Steven Stamkos playing center again for the Predators (26:59), and answer your mailbag questions (40:52). The podcast is taking a break and will return Jan. 6, 2025. Happy holidays to you all and thank you for your support!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Recapping Blackwood-Georgiev Swap; Pens Flying, Preds Losing Bite

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 67:39


    In the 47th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato recap the Blues acquiring Cam Fowler (02:16) and the Avalanche trading Alexandar Georgiev to the Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood (08:57). We also discuss Anthony Stolarz's injury (15:34), Thatcher Demko's return (21:38), Tristan Jarry and the Penguins' recent improvement (24:37), and how Roman Josi's injury will hurt the struggling Predators even more (33:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trouba Trade; Demko, Stone, Colton and Laine Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 62:21


    In the 46h episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato discuss Scott Wedgewood vs. Alexandar Georgiev (18:07); the returns of Thatcher Demko (14:02), Mark Stone and Victor Olofsson (29:12), Ross Colton (31:45) and Patrik Laine (34:02); and Marco Rossi taking over as the Wild's top center (39:38). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Swapping Backups, Celebrini vs. Bedard and Team Canada Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 78:04


    In the 45th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato and Producer Connor discuss the Avalanche and Predators swapping backups (01:35), goalies playing two games in two nights, the return of Vince Dunn (08:55), Macklin Celebrini vs. Connor Bedard (37:54) and make their picks for Team Canada for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off (22:00).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Blues Hire Montgomery, Ovechkin Injury Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 67:23


    In the 44th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato wonder if the Blues offense will pick up with the hiring of Jim Montgomery (00:52), what the absence of Alex Ovechkin will do to the Caps offense(09:36), discuss injuries to Kirill Kaprizov (14:54) and Pyotr Kochetkov (21:16), Kiefer Sherwood's potential record-breaking season (26:09), Connor Bedard's struggles (38:35) and Dustin Wolf's outstanding season (49:36). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Injuries Pile Up for Hurricanes, Wild, Sabres, Avalanche, Kings, Sharks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 67:16


    In the 43rd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato go through a litany of injuries including the Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis and Frederik Andersen (03:31), the Wild's Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello (08:11), the Sabres' Tage Thompson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (12:12), the Avalanche's Alexandar Georgiev (22:26), the Kings' Darcy Kuemper (28:55), and the Sharks' Vitek Vanecek (36:42). Who on their respective teams will benefit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Alex Ovechkin Soars, David Pastrnak Falters and the Returns of John Gibson and Tristan Jarry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 68:26


    In the 42nd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato marvel at the Capitals' fantastic season and Alex Ovechkin's hot start (00:00), David Pastrnak and the Bruins' struggles (02:54), the Avalanche getting back to full health (17:11), the returns of both John Gibson and Tristan Jarry (23:02), concerns with the Stars' top players (41:36), some buy-low and sell-high candidates (29:17) and answer all your mailbag questions (46:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Connor McDavid's Injury, Stacking Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and Goalie Rotations

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 73:32


    In the 41st episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss Connor McDavid's injury and his impact on the Oilers roster (01:18), the Penguins taking the nuclear option and playing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin together (12:58), the goalie rotations for the Penguins, Avalanche and Oilers (16:46), and answer all your mailbag questions (48:31). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Brayden Schenn Replacing Robert Thomas and the Rise of the Reverse Zero-G

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 68:55


    In the 40th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the ankle injury to Robert Thomas and Brayden Schenn's resulting fantasy value as the Blues' new top center (05:36), the pros and cons of going zero-G and the rise of the “reverse zero-G,” (09:41) strong performer including Mark Stone (34:53), Matvei Michkov (38:20), Nik Ehlers (40:27), the Dougie Hamilton vs. Luke Hughes debate (44:12) and the impact of injuries on the lineups for Utah (46:37), Florida (50:59), Columbus (55:33), Calgary (56:45), NY Islanders (58:16) and San Jose (59:53). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Pool Updates, Early-Season Thoughts and the Alexandar Georgiev Predicament

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 68:38


    In the 39th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss a hectic two weeks of the 2024-25 NHL season, recapping the standard league (00:00-11:40) and the survivor pool (11:40-17:40) following a break for Canadian Thanksgiving. They run through a list of players who may stay hot, including Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin, and those who have yet to really warm up (17:40-53:41), including Edmonton's Zach Hyman and Vancouver's Elias Pettersson, and all your mailbag questions (53:41-END). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Inaugural Sleepers and Keepers League Post-Draft Recap and Final Thoughts for the 2024-25 Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 65:01


    In the 38th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap the draft in the inaugural Sleepers and Keepers fantasy league and share their thoughts on the Sabres-Devils Global Series before the rest of the league begins play on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sleepers, Breakouts, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 78:43


    In the 37th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato run through a litany of sleepers and breakouts, including Andrei Kuzmenko, Quinton Byfield, Dylan Guenther, Marco Rossi, Arturs Silovs, Joonas Korpisalo and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Hockey Preview: Metro Division 2024-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 68:14


    In the 36th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato finish their season preview with the Metro Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2024-25 Pacific Division Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 73:04


    In the 35th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato continue their season preview with the Pacific Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2024-25 Atlantic Division Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 71:29


    In the 34th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato continue their season preview with the Atlantic Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Central Division Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 67:01


    Welcome to the 2024-25 fantasy hockey season! We hope you've all had a good summer. In the 33rd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato kick things off with a preview of the Central Division Teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Free Agency Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 63:40


    Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the biggest fantasy-relevant news, trades and signings from across the league over the past week, from Macklin Celebrini signing his entry-level contract and the Sharks bolstering their roster with veterans, to big splashes by the Lightning with Jake Guentzel and the Predators with Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, to the never-ending goalie carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Post-Stanley Cup Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 58:48


    Happy summer! Jason Chen and Michael Amato are back for a bonus post-Stanley Cup, pre-draft, pre-free agency episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast! We recap an exciting playoff and discuss which players saw their stock rise the most, review the three goalie swaps – Jacob Markstrom, Darcy Kumper and Linus Ullmark – look ahead to Matvei Michkov and Macklin Celebrini, and some impending free agents who might switch addresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Playoffs Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 51:32


    In the 30th and final episode of the 2023-24 season of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato open with news of the Coyotes moving to Utah before diving into NHL playoff pools. They discuss playoff pool strategies, goalies, pitfalls and preview each of the potential first round series. Thank you to all our listeners in our inaugural season. We would not be here without you. Enjoy the playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Final Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 53:06


    In the 29th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato wrap up the fantasy hockey season with a discussion on their own leagues and teams, the (dumb) errors they made and a mess of a goaltending situation across the league. They preview Week 26 as the regular season winds down and make their sleeper and keeper picks for the last time this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Playoffs Championship Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 51:26


    In the 28th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato bemoan some brutal goaltending performances from Week 24 and the high-stress volatility of penalty minutes following misconducts for Mark Scheifele and Jack Eichel. We preview a beautiful Week 25 schedule that features no off-days, highlight the teams and backups to target with so many back-to-backs, answer your mailbag questions and make our sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Playoffs Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 49:08


    In the 27th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap their fantasy hockey seasons as they help listeners gear up for the playoffs. This episode previews Week 23, including teams to target on off-days (Capitals, Stars, Coyotes) and discuss a big 10-game slate for Sunday. We answer a lots of mailbag questions before finishing with our sleeper and keeper picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Playoffs Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 50:03


    In the 26th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap their fantasy hockey seasons as they help listeners gear up for the playoffs. This episode previews Week 23, including teams to target on off-days (Capitals, Stars, Coyotes) and discuss a big 10-game slate for Sunday. We answer a lots of mailbag questions before finishing with our sleeper and keeper picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Trade Deadline Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 50:11


    In the 25th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap a busy trade deadline and discuss which players are trending up and down, and the trickle-down effect as teams load up for the playoff run. Highlights include the Golden Knights' shopping spree, the Rangers adding depth, the Devils' goalie carousel and a surprising swap between the Sabres and Avalanche.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Elias Pettersson Re-signs, Gabriel Vilardi Departs, Logan Stankoven Arrives, Valeri Nichushkin Returns, Jacob Markstrom Trade (Maybe?) and Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 51:41


    In the 24th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato run down the hot/cold players over the past week, including Ottawa's Shane Pinto, who has a bigger role with Josh Norris injured, and Florida's Brandon Montour, who awakes from a first-half slumber. We run through the latest news, highlighting Dallas prospect Logan Stankoven, and answer all the mailbag questions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Joel Eriksson Ek's Ascension to Elite Banger Status, Steven Stamkos' Struggles, Joseph Woll's Imminent Return, the Trade Deadline and Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 50:20


    In the 23rd episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato take note of the hot/cold players over the past week, especially Joel Eriksson Ek's incredible run. They make note of Steven Stamkos' quiet stretch, discuss what the Leafs' roster options are when Joseph Woll comes back, wonder if Jacob Markstrom, Noah Hanifin and Jake Guentzel will change addresses and look ahead to Week 20 before answering the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Hot dogs for Phil Kessel in Vancouver, Nico Daws Takes Over in New Jersey, Mailbag Questions and Auston Matthews – Best Ever Season for a Goal Scorer in Fantasy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 49:45


    In the 22nd episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss a Phil Kessel sighting in B.C. and how the Costco hot dogs across from the rink in Vancouver might be the Canucks' best contract bargaining tool. We take note of Juraj Slafkovsky's hot streak for the Habs and Nico Daws starting four straight games for the Devils before they answer your mailbag questions. Bonus talk: The best team and player in the league right now, and if there's any player you wouldn't trade for Auston Matthews in fantasy hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Ridly Greig Causes a Stir, Igor Shesterkin vs. Jonathan Quick, the NHL Audits the Hits Statistic and Mailbag Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 49:53


    In the 21st episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato poke fun at Ridly Greig's antics and the looming suspension for Morgan Rielly, the Rangers' goalie conundrum between Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick, and find some close in the league's third-party audit on the hits statistic, adjusting them higher after Jason and Michael noted total hits were a lot lower this season in previous episodes. We then answer all your mailbag questions before making the sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Elias Lindholm and Sean Monahan Get Traded and a Mailbag Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 47:33


    In a special mailbag episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the two big trades with Elias Lindholm going to the Canucks and Sean Monahan going to the Jets, the Kings firing Todd McLellan and answer all of our listener and reader questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fantasy Hockey Etiquette, Zach Parise Signs with the Avalanche and Teams To Target or Fade in the Second Half

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 51:32


    In the 19th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss etiquette in fantasy hockey and whether blocking – picking up a player so your opponent can't – is a good strategy or poor form. They provide player updates for Zach Parise, Patrik Laine, Filip Chytil and run down four teams you should target or fade following the All-Star Game. They also discuss trading Timo Meier and Alex Ovechkin, riding high on Ilya Samsonov and maybe dumping the struggling Samuel Ersson before making their sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    New York Islanders Make a Coaching Change, the Return of Corey Perry and Artturi Lehkonen and the Rise of Wyatt Johnston and Juraj Slafkovsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 48:15


    In the 18th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato open with the Leafs-Canucks game and how Ilya Samsonov can change the trajectory of the Leafs' season before diving into the Isles' coaching change with the hiring of Patrick Roy, and it how it can impact the fantasy values of Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov. The discussion moves to Corey Perry, who's expected to join the Oilers, and Artturi Lehkonen, who's set to return to the Avalanche lineup this week. The Kings have some trouble in net with Cam Talbot struggling, but young forwards Wyatt Johnston of the Stars and Juraj Slafkovsky of the Canadiens both see big boosts in fantasy value with their new roles on the top line for their respective teams. As always, the episode finishes with their sleeper and keeper picks for Week 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Jamie Drysdale Trade Fallout, Centers Falling Like Flies and a Goalie Lightning Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 48:26


    In the 17th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the fantasy impact of the Jamie Drysdale trade, a slew of injuries to centers across the league including the Golden Knights' Jack Eichel, the Jets' Mark Scheifele and the Senators' Josh Norris, and who could replace them, followed by a lengthy, not-so-quick lightning round of goalies to roster for the rest of the season with a spotlight on Devils rookie netminder Nico Daws. Week 15 promises to be busy, so listen to the end for our sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Connor Bedard and Jack Hughes' Injuries Rock the Fantasy World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 48:18


    In the 16th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato return from their holiday break to some bad news: Connor Bedard's broken jaw and Jack Hughes' upper-body injury. We break down what it means for their teams and run through a list of goalies, defensemen and forwards who demand your attention, answer a reader question about swapping goalies during a live fantasy matchup before finishing with your sleeper and keeper picks for Week 14. It's good to be back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    More Injured Goalies, Recapping Pre-season Predictions and Happy Holidays to You

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 55:24


    In the 15th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato begin by thanking their listeners and wishing them a good holiday season. With Christmas Day and New Year's Day falling on Mondays, the podcast will take a short two-week break. But, before we leave, Jason and Michael recap the week's news, from the goalie landscape to coaching bumps following another coaching change, and a recap of our best and worst predictions from the pre-season and look ahead to 2024. Happy holidays and see you on Jan. 8!

    Kane's Red Wings Debut and the Panthers and Hurricanes' Divergent Paths

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 49:10


    In the 14th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato dig deep into Patrick Kane's Red Wings debut and the fantasy fallout for players who've recently been injured, including Dylan Larkin, Boone Jenner, Joseph Woll, Jacob Markstrom and Philipp Grubauer. The focus shifts to Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk's divergent seasons with the Panthers and the Hurricanes' season-long struggles before making their sleeper and keeper picks of the week.

    The Best and Worst in Fantasy Hockey Through the First Quarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 48:15


    In the 13th episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato wonder how much goalie goals should be worth in fantasy hockey after Tristan Jarry scored the first in Penguins history on Thursday. The Pens are also making an interesting change on the power play, adding Kris Letang back to the top unit and dropping Bryan Rust. With one-quarter of the NHL already over, Jason and Michael also discuss who's been the best, the worst and the most surprising of the fantasy season before making their sleeper and keeper picks of the week. 

    Fantasy Hockey Effects of Underperformers and Injury Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 47:50


    In the 12th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss a slew of struggling players, including Elias Pettersson, Andrei Kuzmenko, Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, Jason Robertson and the Penguins power play. They also provide fantasy implications with Taylor Hall out for the year and the returns of Andrei Vasilevskiy, Gabe Vilardi and Patrick Kane. Charlie Lindgren, Alex Lyon and Jonathan Quick dominate the goalie talk before finishing off with the weekly sleepers and keepers.

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