NHL Fantasy on Ice

The guys discuss Cutter Gauthier's ridiculous goal-scoring surge for the Anaheim Ducks and whether he could win the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the NHL's goal leader this season. Other topics discussed include hot streaks for goalies Connor Hellebuyck and Pyotr Kochetkov, the Vezina Trophy race, the surprising Nashville Predators and upcoming injury returns like Mathew Barzal, Linus Ullmark, Alex Lyon and more. This week's top fantasy waiver wire pickups include surprising players like Elias Lindholm, Mackie Samoskevich, Tommy Novak, Victor Eklund, Erik Gustafsson and Cam Talbot, and the guys wrap the show with their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.

The guys take mailbag questions from around the League, including discussions on Berkly Catton and the sneaky Seattle Kraken offense, the struggling San Jose Sharks and whether to consider dropping big-name players from the Washington Capitals like Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson. Other topics covered include reaction to the Winnipeg Jets' miraculous comeback, the New Jersey Devils' fantasy surge since the Connor Hellebuyck trade, Boston Bruins forward James Hagens quietly leading all rookies in points, Cutter Gauthier's string of multigoal games for the Anaheim Ducks and more. Then, the crew gives its favorite sides and props for the rest of the week.

The guys catch up after Nikita Kucherov reportedly requested a trade with the potential fantasy ramifications and also discuss what to do with Dylan Larkin in fantasy amidst his ongoing uncertainty with the Detroit Red Wings after he was suspended by the team. The guys also react to the trade sending Shane Wright to the Nashville Predators and Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken. This week’s top 10 waiver wire pickup discussions surround players like Jordan Kyrou, Matvei Gridin, Jonathan Lekkerimaki, Tristan Luneau, Jamie Drysdale, Anthony Stolarz and more. Then, the guys wrap the show with their favorite sides and props for the upcoming week, including the potential staying power of Artturi Lehkonen among the NHL goal-scoring leaders.

The guys react to Connor Hellebuyck's debut for the New Jersey Devils, Jacob Fowler's rapid rise for the Montreal Canadiens and answer mailbag questions with their "Trick or Treat" advice ahead of Halloween weekend. Players discussed include Zach Werenski, Sergei Bobrovsky, Alexis Lafreniere, Artturi Lehkonen, Easton Cowan, the Washington Capitals' new duo of Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou and more. The guys also identify some deep league pickups like Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Kent Johnson and Berkley Catton. Then, the guys preview games the rest of the week with picks, props and "NHL Fantasy Stars" lineup advice. 

The guys break down all angles of Connor Hellebuyck being traded to the Devils with the fantasy impact on the goalie rankings, ripple effect on his new team, hidden value of Dawson Mercer going to the Winnipeg Jets and whether New Jersey should be considered a contender to win the Metropolitan Division and/or Stanley Cup. The crew also reacts to Alexander Nikishin finally signing with the Carolina Hurricanes, as well as the rest of this week's top 10 waiver wire pickups including Matvei Michkov, Arseny Gritsyuk, Jack Roslovic, Joel Farabee, Charle-Edouard D'Astous and more. Then, the guys wrap the show with their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.