Fantasy Hockey Pucks
by Fantasy Hockey Pucks
Everything you need to know about Fantasy Hockey as well as happenings in the hockey world. Hosted by Antonio Kappos and Ben Rutledge with their boys, the team provide plenty of entertainment, in depth reviews on trade targets waiver adds and much more. As well as a look into the happenings of their own lives and the world around us. Are you ready? Let's drop the puck. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fantasy-hockey-pucks--4969980/support.
Episodes
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Episode 120: "It's Kuch-over..."
In Episode 120, “It’s Kuch-over…”, the boys break down absolute chaos across the NHL landscape. Nikita Kucherov drops a bombshell trade request, sparking intense rumors around the Oilers, Leafs, and Bruins, while Dylan Larkin’s trade list continues to expand. Edmonton keeps re-writing the record...
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Episode 119: "Devil Between the Pipes"
In Episode 119 of the FHP Podcast, "Devil Between the Pipes," we break down the blockbuster trade sending Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils, along with Alexander Nikishin’s signing, outdoor game thoughts, and why the Oilers might be getting fraud checked. The guys also fly through key...
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Episode 118: "What the Tkachuk?!"
Welcome back to Episode 118 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, "What the Tkachuk?!" We drop the puck on major headlines across the league, including Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, Cooper Black’s historic debut, and why top stars remain unsigned. We break down key injury news affecting stars...
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Episode 117: "Hold-Outs & Goalie Woes"
Welcome back to the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast as we drop the puck on Episode 117 with a packed slate of NHL drama and crucial roster moves. We open with the biggest headlines across the league, breaking down Connor Hellebuyck’s return, swirling Dylan Larkin trade rumors, Rick Bowness calling…
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Episode 116: "Frozen Frenzy: Chilling Chaos"
Hello everybody and welcome back to Episode 116 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast! We are back to break down the biggest news across the NHL and fantasy hockey. On this week's show, we cover Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury, major transaction news, and thoughts on the Frozen Frenzy. Plus,...
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Episode 115: "Fantasy Greats, Gods and Frauds"
Episode 115 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast tackles a massive slate of hockey news, featuring Alex Ovechkin's retirement announcement, early returns on rookie standouts like Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, and a brutal wave of early-season injuries including updates on Aleksander Barkov…
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Episode 114: "NHL Opening Week Overreactions"
As the puck drops on the 2026/27 NHL campaign, the boys are back for Episode 114 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast. FHP kick off the new season by unpacking all the opening week chaos. We break down the massive blockbuster moves around the league, including Kirill Marchenko heading to the…
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Episode 113: "Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Guide ‘26/27"
Welcome back to the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast season opener, where we dive into the 2026/27 campaign by breaking down massive new NHL cap numbers, essential draft strategies across Standard, Banger, Categories, and Roto leagues, and their locked-in breakout and bounce-back candidates like Igor...
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Episode 112: "Camp Battles & Sleeper Hits"
Welcome back to Episode 112 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast! We're diving headfirst into the ultimate fantasy prep as we drop our biggest top 5 sleepers and busts for the upcoming season, break down winning draft strategies for Standard, Banger (BANGOS), and Categories leagues, and talk...
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Episode 111: "The Prospect Problem"
Welcome back to Episode 111 of the FHP podcast, "The Prospect Problem," where we dive into training camp battles, opening week rookie spotlights, and essential defensemen and goalie tier breaks. We break down dynasty startup strategies, specifically focusing on when to pull the trigger on elite...
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Episode 110: "32 Teams, 32 Thoughts"
Hockey is officially back as we return for Episode 110 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast to break down a massive summer of NHL movement, blockbuster trade requests, high-profile contract extensions, and a comprehensive 32-team division-by-division preview. Tune in to catch up on all the latest...
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Episode 109: "NHL Playoff Preview '26"
Get ready for the most grueling post-season in sports with our full 2026 NHL Playoff Preview. In Fantasy Hockey Pucks Episode 109, we debate the ethics of bandwagoning before diving into a deep analysis of every first-round matchup, from the domination of the Avalanche over the Kings to the "real...
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Episode 108: "Between the Pipes"
The race to the postseason is reaching a boiling point, and Episode 108 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast breaks down every major shift in the landscape. We honor the legendary careers of Jonathan Quick and Joe Bowen as they announce their retirements, recap Denver’s dominant Frozen Four…
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Episode 107: "The Dynasty Starts AFTER You"
In this episode of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, we’re breaking down a chaotic week in the NHL as the playoff race hits a fever pitch. We start with the massive coaching and front-office shakeups, including Pete DeBoer taking the reins in Long Island and the sudden GM vacancies in New Jersey...
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Episode 106: "Young N Old"
Happy Easter, FHP fam! In this special holiday edition of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, we are diving into the "Young N Old" debate as Ben and Ant draft the most valuable player at every single age in the NHL, from the 18 year old phenoms to the 40+ legends like Ovechkin. We also break down…
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Epsiode 105: "Toronto: Treliving the Dream"
In Episode 105, the boys drop the puck with a heated debate on texting etiquette before diving into a massive week in sports. The headlines are dominated by the shocking dismissal of Brad Treliving, leading to a deep dive into Keith Pelley’s recent press conference and a breakdown of potential GM...
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Episode 104: "The Final Stretch"
In this week’s episode of FHP, we’re breaking down the high-stakes chaos of the NHL’s final stretch as we predict who actually survives the wildcard race. With Pittsburgh sliding and Columbus catching fire, we take a hard look at the remaining schedules to forecast the final records and…
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Episode 103: "Wildcard Watch 26"
Grab a cold one for Episode 103 as we rank our Top 5 beers and dive into a high-stakes sports update. From March Madness brackets and the Frozen Four to the Blue Jays’ season opener, we’re covering all the bases before hitting the ice for a chaotic NHL Wildcard Watch. We break down the Senators'...
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Episode 102: "Our First Impressions"
In Episode 102 of the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast, Ben and Ant break down a historic week headlined by Alex Ovechkin reaching the incredible 1,000 career goal milestone and the intensifying NHL Wildcard race where the Blue Jackets and Predators are making serious noise. The guys dive into March...
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Episode 101: "A Streamer's Dream"
In this episode, Ant and Ben dive into the fallout of the Maxx Crosby rescinded trade, debating the ethics of league vetos before shifting gears to the World Baseball Classic and the start of March Madness. The guys break down essential streaming strategies for the fantasy playoffs, highlighting...
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Episode 100: "FHP 100"
Celebrating 100 weeks of waiver wire stress and league-winning trades, the Fantasy Hockey Pucks Podcast hits the century mark with a look back at where it all started. In this milestone episode, Ant and Ben reflect on their favorite memories since Episode 1 before diving into a jam-packed sports...
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Episode 99: "Fighting's Place in Hockey"
We open with the chaos of Buffalo’s wild 8–7 win over Tampa Bay, featuring terrible goaltending, tons of goals, and another massive fight. It leads into a bigger conversation about whether fighting is still essential to hockey and why Tampa chose to start their backup goalie in such an important...
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Episode 98: "The 2025:26 NHL Trade Deadline"
In this episode we include our live reactions to some of the biggest signings and trades at the NHL Trade Deadline. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fantasy-hockey-pucks--4969980/support. Reminder to follow FHP on Instagram for plenty of other content...
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Episode 97: "Pre-NHL Trade Deadline Review"
In this episode we get into the chaos of NHL trade deadline season. We start by talking about some of our favourite deadline moves ever, from shocking deals to trades that turned out to be perfect fits. From Hall to Boston to O’Reilly in Toronto, we break down the moves that stood out the most....
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Episode 96: "A Sports Fan's Dream"
In Episode 96, we kick things off by debating our top five single calendar days in sports. We keep it strict, no hypotheticals, just the best guaranteed days on the sports calendar across football, hockey, baseball, basketball, and MMA. From there, we run through a packed stretch in the sports...
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Episode 95: "Silver n Gold"
This week we open with the Gavin McKenna sucker punch and debate whether it was heat of the moment or a real concern for scouts as the draft approaches. Does one incident actually affect his stock? We break down the Olympic Gold Medal Game, where Auston Matthews and Quinn Hughes come up clutch to...
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Episode 94: "Team Canada: The Debate Begins"
In Episode 94, the boys dive into a packed week around the NHL. We kick things off with Mike Matheson’s new 5×6 deal in Montreal, Jesper Wallstedt’s absurd early-season heater, and the red-hot Washington Capitals tearing through the league. Meanwhile, Winnipeg is spiraling without Hellebuyck, and...
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Episode 93: "Young Guns Take Over"
This week on FHP, we cover the latest NHL news, updated standings, and a wave of injuries around the league, including Jack Hughes’ dinner mishap and Eetu Luostarinen’s BBQ burn. We look at why the once-promising 2026 free agent class has fallen apart and highlight the Young Guns taking over the...
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Episode 92: "Draft Winners and Losers + Free Agency Winners and Losers"
In this episode, the boys have a lot to cover. We start with our draft day winners and losers. Jake Winner: San Jose Sharks Losers: Ottawa Senators Ben Winners: New York Islanders Losers: Philadelphia Flyers Agam Winners: Washington Capitals Losers: Pittsburgh Penguins After the boys get into the...
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Episode 91: "Stanley Cup Final Recap, Draft Preview, and Breaking Down What to Expect Next Week"
With the Stanley Cup Final over the boys recap what they thought of the series and the partying antics of the Panthers. As well the boys discuss some of the early extensions and trades happening around the league. Finally we preview what we think the NHL draft will be like Frirday night and give...
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Episode 90: "Stanley Cup Final Preview, The Return of a Special FHP Member, Discussing Where the Stars and Canes Go From Here."
This week's episode marks the return of Antonio Kappos to the pod as well as Stanley Cup Final Talk. The boys give their full thoughts on what to expect from the finals, who has the most to gain and lose, as well as some Hall of Fame fallout from this Stanley Cup Final. Reminder to check out our...
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Episode 89: "Conference Final Update, More Maple Leafs Offseason Talk, As Always Tons of Talking"
This week starts off with just Ben and Jakey as they give their thoughts on the Eastern Conference Final with Florida up 3-1 over the Hurricanes. As well they mix in some Leafs offseason talk and predictions. DM us @fantasyhockeypucks on Instagram or email us @[email protected] for…
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Episode 88: "Round 2 Recap and Conference Finals Expectations, Marner Gone... Where Do the Leafs Go?"
This episode finally features the full crew: Jakey, Agam, and Ben. They are all here to discuss the Round 2 recap, which starts with Vegas and Edmonton, followed by Dallas and Winnipeg, then Florida and Toronto, as well as an offseason outlook for the Maple Leafs and the Canes and the Capitals....
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Episode 87: "Best Game 7's of All Time?, Crazy Start to Round 2, Is the Cup Coming Back to Canada?
In this episode, the boys recap a crazy weekend of Game 7s, including probably the most unlikely comeback of all time between the Jets and Blues. The boys also discuss their thoughts on Toronto's 2-0 series lead, Edmonton's 2-0 series lead, the 1-1 Metro series, and the Stars 1-0 series lead....
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Episode 86: "First Round Recap, Second Round Expectations, Maple Leafs in the Second Round?!?!
This episode is just Ben and Jake. The boys recap the following games Capitals vs Canadiens Game 5 Hurricanes vs Devils Game 5 Maple Leafs vs Senators Game 5 and 6 Oilers vs Kings Game 5 and 6 Golden Knights vs Wild Game 5 and 6 Jets and Blues Game 6 and Setting up Game 7 Stars vs Avalanche Game…
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Episode 85: "Round 1 Breakdown, How Can You Not Be Romantic About Hockey"
A bit of a weird episode with just Agam and Ben due to conflicts. However, the boys break down their thoughts on round 1 to this point. There have been some absolute fireworks in the Western Conference and some more defensive hockey in the East. Agam, the Habs fan, gives his thoughts on the Habs...
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Episode 84: "Breaking Down the NHL Trade Deadline and It's Fantasy Relevance"
Welcoming back a special guest Antonio Kappos Recent signings Johnston 8x$8.4m Rantanen 8x$12m Kovacevic 5x$4m Zucker 2x$4.75m Vejmelka 5x$4.75m Olivier 6x$3m Evans 4x$2.85m Lindgren 3x$3m Lainkanein 5x$4.5m TRADES Just the Fantasy Relevant Ones Who We are Targeting Post Trade Deadline: Jake…
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Episode 83: "4 Nations Faceoff Discussion, Hyping up Canada vs USA Rematch
Recent News Logan O’Connor 2x2.5 Van Rantanen Potential Trade Candidate at the Deadline Frank Servalli Twitter Juraj Slafkovsky Commnets on Brady Tkachuk Demko not Travelling with Canucks due to injury (not knee related, however) McAvoy week-to-week Lauzon is out 4-6 months with lower body injury...
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Episode 82: "Eastern Conference Wild Card Race! and 5 Up 5 Down Right Now in Fantasy"
Recent News Pastrnak Marchand News Pettersson and Miller update Tavares to IR week to week Stankoven breaks out of slump Hutson now Calder favourite Rantanen situation seems to be trending in the wrong direction Blue Jackets feel like a special team Meralainen showing flashes of the hamburgler...
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Episode 81: "Top 5 Rest of Season Ranking at Each Position + Recent News and New Blind Ranking"
Recent News USA back-to-back world junior champs Ryan Leonard was named player of the tournament Team Canada failed once again Dylan Guenther is out indefinitely Kane is out for another 4-8 weeks with surgery Marchment out 3-4 weeks Blackwood 5x5.25 Col extension Ridley Greig 4x3.25 Ott extension...
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Episode 80: Unboxing the Second Half of the Season (Talking Breakout Fantasy Players and Teasms)
LaLonde and the Assistant coach were fired from the Red Wings Todd McLellan, the new Red Wings head coach Matthews injured again Tkachuk injury Laine Blue Jackets Beef World Juniors Start Today Red Hot Senators on the West Coast Blackwood → Col Cam Fowler → Stl Kappo Kakko → Sea PO Joseph → Pit...
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Episode 79: "Waiver Wire Extravaganza, Trouble in Bean Town"
Recent NHL News Jiricek trade? Ottawa is open to trading Norris Chl USA Prospects series Kreider and Trouba potentially traded Montgomery hired The Bruins's potential fire hire (Marchand, Carlo, Zacha, Coyle, Geekie) are all rumoured to be traded if the team doesn’t turn their play around.…
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Episode 78: "The Great 8"
Recent News Players we are Targeting in Fantasy Trades Right Now Panic Room (Goalie Edition) Dynasty Trade Between (Agam and Jake), (Jake and Ben) and Breakdown of those trades Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fantasy-hockey-pucks--4969980/support. Reminder to...
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Episode 77: "League Wide Catch Up"
We are back! After a much too-long break, the boys are finally back together to discuss what has happened this NHL season. It begins with some league-wide news discussing what has gone on during the season's rough first month of the season. After the boys get into fantasy content, who is off to a...
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Episode 76: "Hockey is Here"
In the last episode beofre the NHL season kicks of with preseason action the boys discuss the latest signings and injuries. We also look at the newly released NHL 25 ratings for each position and give our opinions on how we would change them. We cannot wait for the season to start and we hope you...
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Episode 75: "The Season Approaches"
This week the boys are back to in person recordings to discuss many important signings and injuries as the preseason approaches. As teams gear up for the upcomimg season last minute signings have been taking place and the boys discuss the good and the bad ones. Injuries from training camp are…
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Episode 74: "Summer Moves"
The boys return to recap the summers biggest moves in the NHL including the latest signings, the offer sheet drama and trades. What were the best signings of the offseason and how will the contracts aged? Should Edmonton of matched the offer sheets? Who won the trades made so far? The boys…
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FHP Episode 73: “Consistency is Key”
We are back this week with another episode. We start by discussing some recent signings as well as the mutual contract termination of Kuznetsov. Next we give some early hot takes about individual players next season. Finally we give our thoughts on the 4 Nations Cup projected rosters. Become a...
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Episode 72: "Dynasty Rookie Draft Mania"
This week the boys analyse the recent NHL trades and signings as the free agency frenzy comes to an end. How will these moves affect the teams and most importantly the players fantasy value. The yearly rookie dynasty draft also took place in our fantasy hockey league and Ben, Jake and Agam break...
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Episode 71: "Free Agency"
In this weeks episode the boys discuss the action packed NHL free agency. They rate each team based on trades and signings and predict how this will affect the standings next year. This was a very interesting free agency that will define certain teams for years to come and there was a lot to...
About this show
Everything you need to know about Fantasy Hockey as well as happenings in the hockey world. Hosted by Antonio Kappos and Ben Rutledge with their boys, the team provide plenty of entertainment, in depth reviews on trade targets waiver adds and much more. As well as a look into the happenings of their own lives and the world around us.
Are you ready?
Let's drop the puck.
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