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2025-26 Metropolitan Division Preview

Paul and A.J. take a look at the depth charts, previewing the possible forward lines, defensive pairs and goalie depth for the teams in this group and wind up with their

2025-26 Central Division Preview

Paul and AJ preview the depth charts of each team in this division and we compare our end of season ranks with those from Draft Kings. We provide and discuss tiers ranki

2025-26 Pacific Division Preview

Paul and AJ preview the rosters of the 8 teams in the Pacific Division, going through the depth charts to highlight projected forward lines, defensive pairs  and goalie d

Week 27 - 2026 Stanley Cup Preview

We begin by touching on top storylines off the ice, including a new coach in Vancouver and more front office hires in Toronto. Next we review the two Conference Finals a

Week 26 - Round 2 Review Round 3 Preview

We discuss the outcome of the NHL Draft Lottery. Another head coaching vacancy has emerged. We review the results of the Conference semi - finals and preview the Confer

Week 25- Second Round Preview First Round Review

We discuss the new front office that willl be unveiled in Toronto. we review the 8 first round series, including a long range outlook for the losing teams, as well as ou

Week 24 - Let the playoffs begin

We preview all 8 of the opening round series of the NHL's 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. We's review the season series results, share special teams ranks, dive into each tea

Week 23 - last week of regular season

We discuss another late-season coaching change among a number of stories to open the show. From there we take a final look at the playoff races and talk about the elimin

Week 22 - Cassidy out, Tortorella in for Vegas, Treliving out for Leafs

We discuss a pair of high profile front office changes that happened in the past few days. We do a deep dive into this year's top rookie performers. The injury list rev

Week 20 - Playoff races and Suspensions

We open the show with thoughts around suspensions that impact the Maple Leafs and Penguins. Listeners have commented that they want more help ahead of upcoming fantasy p

Week 19 - Trade Deadline Review

We open the show with a look at 20 impactful trades that went down on the final day day if the trade deadline. We bring up the names of players, who are rolling right no

Week 18 - Trade deadline/lots of news and rumors

Paul and AJ present a lot of rumors ahead of the trade deadline which is only a couple of days away.  Then we evaluate the trades hat that have been completed in the pas

Week 17- pre - olympic break - men's hockey preview

A big name is traded before the Olympic break We provIde our weekly fare, reviewing the players who have excelled recently and who are also widely available in your fant

Week 16 Maple Leafs at a crossroad/Panarin on trade block for NYR?

Is the Leafs league=high 9-year playoff run coming to an end? What's their next move? Artemi Panarin is being held out of the Rangers lineup for the next week? Is a trad

Week 15 Early Trade Winds & Rumors

This week we report on 3 trades that took place last week and tease other names that are in more trade rumors. Paul talks about the value of acting on the suggestions th

week 14 - Marner vs Maple Leafs this week

This week: Marner faces the Maple Leafs for the first time since he signed on with Vegas We provide plenty of players who you should be tracking if you need to improve

Week 13 - New Year's outlook for division races

We review to skaters and goalies who are widely available in many fantasy hockey leagues. We provide a detailed update of player movement on and off of the injury list  

Week 12 Crosby Soars while Leafs flounder

Sidney Crosby passes Mario Lemieux as Pittsburgh Penguins top scorer. Maple Leafs fire Assistant Coach Marc Savard...are there more changes coming in Toronto? We look a

Week 11 - New owner for Penguins, new GM for Sabres

We  - talk about the off ice changes around the Penguins and Sabres. - highlight top performing players who can help your fantasy hockey rosters, based on their play ov

Week 10 - Hot Topics Around the NHL

The first segment touches on a series to top news items, including a suspension to Bobby McMann, goaltending  issues in Montreal and Edmonton and underperforming stars.