Fantasy Hockey Pucks
Everything you need to know about Fantasy Hockey as well as happenings in the hockey world. Hosted by Ben Rutledge and his team Agam Sandhu and Jake Lloyd the boys provide plenty of in depth reviews on trade targets waiver adds and much more. As well there is occainsonal off topic banter but that is what hockey podcasting is all about.
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 offseason extensions, trades and signings. The boys point out some specific moves they really really like but also provide overall winners and losers post free agency.
Jake
Winner: Utah Mammoth
Losers: Detroit Red Wings
Ben
...
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 some draft day predictions.
Reminder to follow FHP on Instagram @fantasyhockeypucks and on TikTok @fhp_pod. We'll catch you the next time we.. drop the puck.
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 TikTok @fhp_pod for clips of the podcast. As well as follow our Instagram @fantasyhockeypucks for clips, as well as plenty of daily fantasy and hockey content.
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 @fantasyhockeypucks@gmail.com for your thoughts on our predictions as well as your own predictions and any questions for next weeks episode.
Agam, however, joins for the second half of the episode as discuss the Western Conference Finals and the pure domination the Oilers are putting on the Stars right now. As well with...
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.
Conference finals expectations occur after the conclusion of the Round 2 recaps in each conference.
A reminder to follow our TikTok @fhp_pod for clips of the episodes, as well as Instagram @fantasyhockeypucks for daily graphics and clips of the podcast.
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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.Â
Furthermore the boys discuss some of the coaching hirings league wide with Sullivan becoming the highest paid caoch in NHL history and maybe the most controversial hiring in recent memory with Joel Quenville signing with the Ducks.Â
Other news and notes:
NHL draft lottery happened Mo...
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 5 and 6 and Setting up Game 7
As well, the boys give their second round predictions in the East and the West.
Reminder to check out clips of the pod on TikTok @fhp_pod and the instagram @fantasyhockeypucks.
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 being down 3-1 in the series, while Ben gives his thoughts on the Leafs being up 3-1 in the series. The boys are back, playoff hockey is back, what else do you need in life?
Reminder to check out clips of the pod on...
Episode 84: "Breaking Down the NHL Trade Deadline and It's Fantasy Relevance"

Welcoming back a special guest Antonio Kappos
Recent signings
Johnston 8x$8.4mRantanen 8x$12mKovacevic 5x$4mZucker 2x$4.75mVejmelka 5x$4.75mOlivier 6x$3mEvans 4x$2.85mLindgren 3x$3mLainkanein 5x$4.5m TRADES
Just the Fantasy Relevant OnesWho We are Targeting Post Trade Deadline:
Jake: Brad Marchand
Ben: Petr Mrazek + Oliver Bjorkstrand
Antonio: Casey Mittelstadt
Agam: Josh Norris
Episode 83: "4 Nations Faceoff Discussion, Hyping up Canada vs USA Rematch

Recent News
Logan O’Connor 2x2.5 VanRantanen Potential Trade Candidate at the DeadlineFrank Servalli TwitterJuraj Slafkovsky Commnets on Brady TkachukDemko not Travelling with Canucks due to injury (not knee related, however)McAvoy week-to-weekLauzon is out 4-6 months with lower body injury (Keifer Sherwood category value ^^^)Bill Guerin invites President Trump to 4 Nations Finals in Boston4 Nations Round Robin Recap
Canada VS Sweden: 4-3 OT
USA VS Finland: 6-1
Sweden VS Finland: 3-4 OT
Canada VS USA: 3-1
10.1 million views in North America most for non-Stanley Cup Final Game
Canada VS...
Episode 82: "Eastern Conference Wild Card Race! and 5 Up 5 Down Right Now in Fantasy"

Recent NewsPastrnak Marchand NewsPettersson and Miller updateTavares to IR week to weekStankoven breaks out of slumpHutson now Calder favouriteRantanen situation seems to be trending in the wrong directionBlue Jackets feel like a special teamMeralainen showing flashes of the hamburglerNemec commentsO'Reilly not going to be moved unless he chooses tooJarry to AHL potential buyout coming this offseason?Cutter Gauthier return to PhiladelphiaMcDavid cheapshot?Discussing the Eastern Conference Wild Card:
5 Up 5 Down
A quick all time pod argument breaks out right at the end of the episode. Let us know your thoughts on this argument via Instagram @fantasyhockeypucks
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 champsRyan Leonard was named player of the tournamentTeam Canada failed once againDylan Guenther is out indefinitely Kane is out for another 4-8 weeks with surgeryMarchment out 3-4 weeksBlackwood 5x5.25 Col extensionRidley Greig 4x3.25 Ott extensionJuuso Parssinen → ColElias Pettersson and JT Miller have both hit the open marketEastern Wild Card RaceBlind Ranking Hart Candidates
Top 5 Forwards, Defenceman, Goalies Rest of Season (One person ranks one position)
Jake: Goalies
Ben: Forwards
Agam: Defenceman
Trading Segment:
Talk about any recent trades we have made in any of our...
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 WingsTodd McLellan, the new Red Wings head coachMatthews injured againTkachuk injuryLaine Blue Jackets BeefWorld Juniors Start TodayRed Hot Senators on the West CoastBlackwood → ColCam Fowler → StlKappo Kakko → SeaPO Joseph → PitAlexandre Carrier → MtlRempe 8 Game SuspensionKreider Healthy ScratchSecond Half Breakout CandidatesSecond Half Bold PredictionsTrading SegmentEverything discussed in this weeks episode. Enjoy! If you have any questions feel free to DM our instagram @fantasyhockeypucks
Episode 79: "Waiver Wire Extravaganza, Trouble in Bean Town"

Recent NHL News
Jiricek trade?Ottawa is open to trading NorrisChl USA Prospects seriesKreider 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.Tomasino tradedPlayers We are Targeting on the Waiver Wire
Blind Ranking of 2024-25 Stanley Cup Contenders Lead by Agam.
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
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 surprisingly hot start and who has started much too cool? Interested in the players check it out. The boys also discuss whether or not these breakouts/slumps are going to continue moving forward. Finally, the panic room. However, done in a different format the boys discuss 3...
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 tune in to FHP for all you fantasy and NHL news.
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 also starting to pile up and we discuss how this could affect teams seasons as well as players fantasy value.
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 discuss all this and more. To end the show we rank the top 6's of every team in the NHL by division. Thank you for tuning into this weeks episode. Show sponored by BetterHelp.
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.
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 down their picks and give some advice for your draft. Thank you for watching this weeks episode.
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 discuss. Thank you for watching this weeks episode we hope you enjoyed.
Episode 70: "The Finals"

The Stanley Cup FInals are here! With the last spot in the final taken by the oilers the boys discuss their expectations for the final. They also recap the previous series and breakdown why Dallas and New York lost. The boys also make some bold takes about the finals involving Barkov, Skinner and Draisaitl as well as the legend himself Mike Smith. Thank you for listening to this weeks episode we will see you next time to discuss the first few games of the series.
Episode 69: "Final Four"

This weel the boys breakdwn the conference final matchups as we reach the half way points of the series. Before that however we discuss the latest news around the NHL including the hiring of Berube by Toronto. The boys then give their predicitions on the current series leading to some hot takes and disagreements. Finally to end the episode Ben and Jake create their ideal playoff starting lineup and compare them to see who's is better. Thank you for listening.
Episode 69: "Final Four"

This week the boys discuss some of the series that were missed as well as discuss the current series going on. Before that the most recent NHL news is discussed as well as the World Championship results. The boys then make their predictions for the current series go on and present their arguments leading to some hot takes. To end the podcast Ben and Jake create their ideal team of this years playoff performers to try and see who can make a better lineup. Thank you for watching this weeks episode.
Episode 68: Second Round Starts

This week the second round of the NHL playoffs starts and the boys are back to discuss it. But first we go over some recent news in the league such as the Ottawa Senators hiring of Travis Green. Next we eulogise the first round series that were not over yet last episode beofre moving on to the second round. The boys make their picks on who will win each series and in how many games and go over spme disagreements they have in their picks. The second round is looking to be the best so far and FHP will be...
Episode 67: "Farewell First Round"

As the end of the first round of the NHL playoffs approaches the boys return to analyse the few remaining series including some new opinions on the Leafs Bruins series as well as some disagreements on who will win the Vegas Dallas series. Before that though we go through some of the latest NHL news. Next comes a look back at the series that are over and how they went for both teams. The boys also take a look at the only confirmed matchup for the second round so far Rangers vs Hurricanes and take their pick on who will...
Episode 66: "Playoff Hockey"

In this episode the NHL playoffs have started. The boys start by discussing the recent news including the firing of the Seattle Krakens head coach as well as some key injuries. This leads to a discussion of the hot coaching market coming up this offseason and the possibility of Jon Cooper leaving the lightning. Entering the main part of the podcast the boys breakdown each series taling about who they think is going to win and who they want to win. The episode finishes with a passionate rant about the leafs bruins playoff series.
Episode 65: "Hockey Belongs in The Desert

The boys recap the recent news including the arena announcement by the Coyotes organisation, the wildcard race and some college free agent signings. Next we dicsuss some good long term adds to help you through your fantasy playoffs. Agam does a blind jersey ranking and makes some bold decisions when choosing the winner. Finally we choose who is going to secure the last wildcard spots and go over some playoff fantasy tips.
Episode 64: "Playoff Push"

The boys return this week to discuss playoff fanatsy hockey as well as the latest news out of the NHL such as Nashville's hot streak, the Jets and Islanders woes and some player milestones that were hit recently. In the next segment they go over the trade deadline and discuss the most important aquisitions as we near the end of the season. In the second installement of our "Blind Ranking" segment Ben and Agam are put to the test by ranking NHL goalies. The episode ends with some fantsay playoff advice as well as some updates on our leagues and...
Episode 63: "Gut Check Time"

This week the boys recap all of the recent news league wide from Bettmans statement to injury news and most importantly rumour roundup. The boys then move into buying or selling? Highlighted Pyotr Kochetkov after his recent hot streak. The next segment is brand new to the podcast but one of popular demand and that is blind ranking players. Ben gives the boys players and asks them to rank them in order of best to worst and then judges who he believes list is better. The final segement of this weeks episode is 3 players to watch during fantasy trade deadline...
Episode 62: "Who's a Wagon?"

The boys begin your Saturday with a recent news update highlighted by the interesting situation in Winnipeg with Bettman and season ticket sales. As well we have a trade to discuss and some huge injury updates. The next segment is Panic Room highlighted by Vasilevskiy and Tavares but for different reasons. Its award prediction time already? Yes it is the boy discuss there early award predictions who's deserving? Who's going to win it? Find out in this episode. Finally, the discuss 3 players segment is back with raving reviews from the last pod. Let us know any questions you guys want...
Episode 61: "Jake's Redemption...Hopefully?!

On this weeks episode the boys are buzzing during reading week. The episode starts with the usual recent news update with news from signings to All-Star game updates and more. Are you Buying? or Selling? makes a return highlighed by the Minnesota Wild offence and the calender years leader in points. The return of a draft is the next segmemt up with the boys drafting fantasy teams in the Atlantic from this season only. Let's see if Jake can redeem himself after an interesting draft last time. The final segment is new to the pod the boy each have picked 3...
Episode 60: "Rumour Boys"

On this weeks episode the boys begin with covering recent news from Couturier being named the captain to the Blue Jackets management changes. The boys then talk about all the recent rumours as it is that time of season. It is then Panic Room time highlighed by some big name players including Shesterkin, Connor, and Tager. It is then TSN tradebait list review time. The boys review TSN's most recent list and talk about where we think players will go and the fantasy and real life impact. Finally, the episode is concluded with a standings review. The boys predict who...
Episode 59: "Make Hockey Violent Again"

Jake and Agam are back with Ben as the boys discuss hockeys recent violence with the Rielly, Zadorov, and DeMelo suspensions. As well 2 new segments are added. First, Are you Buying or Selling? Where the boys discuss players who are heating up or cooling down and what we are doing with them. The second new segment courtesy of Jake, the boys do a redraft of the Metropolitan Divsion where each of them draft a starting 5 players. No prior research or planning was allowed so everything had to be done on the spot. Finally, we finish with some recent trade talk...
Episode 58: "Fresh Faces"

The boys welcome in 2 new faces Agam Sandhu and Jake Llyod both exctited to add their opinions to the FHP podcast family. The boys start with some news updates. Lindholm and Monahan trades, Tippett and Parise signings, as well as some rumour and injury talk. We continue onto hot takes for the second half of the season. Followed up by the usual Panic Room and closed off with some instagram post talk. Episode 61 releasing on Wednesday Feb 14.
Episode 57: "The Most Accurate Positional Rankings"

In this episode we cover recent signings, our takes on the new NHL 23 gameplay trailer and of course our ever so accurate positional rankings.
Time Stamps Below:
Intro + Signings - 00:00 - 15:00
NHL 23 Trailer + More - 15:01 - 20:50
Center Rankings - 20:51 - 41:00
LW Rankings - 41:01 - 1:04:30
RW Rankings - 1:04:31 - 1:30:00
Episode 56: "Gretzky '23 Cover Release"

0:00-16:20 - World Juniors + NHL 23 Cover Athletes
16:20+ - Signings and Other Free Agency Moves
Episode 55: "2024 League Winners"

In our first episode of the year we recounted our rankings of prospects heading into many peoples' rookie drafts. We cover our top 10 forwards, top 10 defensemen and top 5 goalies. To see our full rankings visit us at __ or click on the link in our bio @fantasyhockeypucks on instagram.
Episode 54: "Holy Tkachuk! - That's what you call a grand finale"

In this emergency episode we cover the fallout of recent events in the NHL world, we're talking predictions, we're talking signings, but most importantly we are talking about one of the biggest trades in NHL HISTORY. So TUNE IN or you'll miss out as we... drop the puck.