Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast
The Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast dives deep into fantasy hockey strategy, challenging conventional thinking and helping listeners build their own process as fantasy managers. It covers topics like the #ZeroG draft strategy and exploiting league scoring settings to gain an edge over leaguemates. The show offers insights and approaches that are hard to find elsewhere.
Episodes
Puzzling Players for Week 3
Nate and Blake are back with a live stream to discuss the most puzzling players of the early season for fantasy. They go under the hood to try to understand who's trending toward being a bust and who's just getting a little unlucky. 🍎 Apples & Ginos Fantasy HockeyAll advanced stats referenced on the show come from Natural Stat Trick and 18sktrs. Microstats come from All Three Zones.🏒 W
Week 3 Waiver Wire: Best Streamers, Adds & Schedule | Crossing the Streams
Blake and Nate are back to help you win Week 3 of the fantasy hockey season.This week’s schedule is loaded onto the busy nights, which makes finding the right off-night streams especially important. The guys break down the best teams to target, the worst schedules to avoid, Nate’s top Dream Streams, and the best long-term adds available in most leagues.They also cover the best streaming options fo
Trade Talks - Week 2
Join Brian, Evan & Ryan as jump into week 2 of Trade Talks! The guys dive into their trade targets, trade grades, fantasy hockey court with Brady Tkachuk, and plenty more.🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your leag
Week 2 Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire | Streamers, Adds, Drops & Schedule Attack
Week 2 is a light NHL schedule, which makes finding the right streams and maximizing off-nights even more important.Blake and Nate break down the Week 2 schedule, the best and worst teams to target, players you may need to move on from, and the best widely available options on the waiver wire.We hit Lowered Expectations, Crossing the Streams, Nate’s Dream Streams, and update the HOLD ME list with
Trade Talks - Week 1
Join Brian, Evan & Ryan as they kick off Week 1 of Trade Talks! The guys dive into their Day 1 overreactions, early trade targets, bold predictions, and plenty more.Let the trade talks begin!🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help yo
10 Fantasy Hockey HOT TAKES for 2026-27 | Nate & the Cream Edition 🌶️
The drafts are done. The season is here. It’s time to get irresponsibly spicy. You'll feel these on the way out!Nate and Blake each bring five bold predictions for the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season, and some of these takes are absolutely scorching.We break down what would actually need to happen for each prediction to hit, how believable each take really is, and give them the official Spice Me
Nate Live $100 Bangers Cats Draft against Normies
Nate drafts his $100 bangers cats league team against a group of randoms and takes fantasy questions.** Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League wait list HERE: https://applesandginos.com/apl/ **🍎 Apples & Ginos Fantasy HockeyFantasy hockey projections, rankings, strategy, sleepers, breakouts and everything you need to dominate your draft.🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy
Nate Live Auction Draft against Elite Competition
Nate drafts his auction league team against a who's who list of elite fantasy managers and takes questions.** Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League wait list HERE: https://applesandginos.com/apl/ **🍎 Apples & Ginos Fantasy HockeyFantasy hockey projections, rankings, strategy, sleepers, breakouts and everything you need to dominate your draft.🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fa
FINAL BOSS ADP Battle with Matt Larkin | Fantasy Hockey 2026-27
The final ADP Battle of draft season is here, and we brought in the FINAL BOSS.Matt Larkin of Daily Faceoff joins Blake to debate some of the toughest decisions on the Yahoo draft board using standard category scoring.We battle:⚔️ Evan Bouchard vs Zach Werenski⚔️ Cole Caufield vs Cutter Gauthier⚔️ Leo Carlsson vs Aleksander Barkov⚔️ Adam Fantilli vs Dylan Cozens⚔️ Brandon Bussi vs Spencer Knight —
Nate Experts Keeper League Draft Livestream
Nate drafts his keeper league team against a crew of experts and takes fantasy questions.** Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League wait list HERE: https://applesandginos.com/apl/ **🍎 Apples & Ginos Fantasy HockeyFantasy hockey projections, rankings, strategy, sleepers, breakouts and everything you need to dominate your draft.🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!
Must Add Players for Week 1! Best Schedules & Waiver Wire Targets (Fantasy Hockey)
The first week of the fantasy hockey season is upon us, and we’ve got you covered with all the best waiver wire pickups to keep your roster rolling. 💪Nate breaks down the top teams to stream from, the best upcoming schedules, and the players you can safely cut loose. Whether you’re chasing categories or stacking up on volume, we’ll help you maximize every game played and find the hidden gems sitti
Top 10 Left Wingers for 2026-27 Fantasy Hockey | Points & Cats
The left wing position is LOADED, and ranking these guys was no easy task!Blake and Nate combine their individual rankings to reveal the Top 10 Left Wingers for 2026-27 fantasy hockey in both Points and Category leagues.Kaprizov or Robertson at #1? How high should Kyle Connor go? Can Cutter Gauthier build on his breakout? Does Dylan Holloway have a nuclear season coming? And could Brady Tkachuk be
Hidden Gems: 8 Pacific Division Players to Watch | with Louis Boulet
** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832The final chapter of HIDDEN GEMS is here! 💎Blake and Louis Boulet of LB-Hockey wrap up their four-part series with eight under-the-radar players from the Pacific Division who could make some serious fantasy nois
TOP 10 Fantasy Hockey Right Wingers for 2026-27 | Points vs. Cats
Who are the best right wingers in fantasy hockey for 2026-27? And how much does your scoring format change the answer?Blake breaks down the official Apples & Ginos Top 10 RW rankings for both Points and Category leagues, diving into our projections, player upside, and the stats that separate the elite from the rest.Kucherov vs. Pastrnak. Boldy vs. Nečas. Nylander vs. Rantanen. Plus, why Tom Wi
Hidden Gems: 8 Central Division Players to Watch | with Louis Boulet
Hidden Gems is back for Part 3, and we're heading into the Central Division! 💎Blake is joined once again by Louis Boulet of LB-Hockey to uncover eight players who might not be obvious fantasy hockey draft targets, but have the underlying skills and potential opportunities to become seriously interesting in 2026-27.With training camp underway, we're looking beyond the box score to explore c
Fantasy Hockey ADP REACHES & VALUES: Yahoo, ESPN & Fantrax
** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832STOP overpaying for players in your fantasy hockey drafts!Blake breaks down 5 reaches and 5 values on EACH of Yahoo, ESPN and Fantrax, using the Apples & Ginos projections to expose overpriced picks and unco
Six Players Who Could Score 100 Points This Season
Nate details six players who could hit the 100-point threshold for the first time in their careers in 2026-27.** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832Cale Makar - 1:58William Nylander - 5:35Clayton Keller - 9:38Leo Carlsson - 15:50Robert Thomas - 20:0
Nate $150 H2H Points Draft Livestream
Nate live streams a $150 entry H2H Points league draft using APL settings (https://applesandginos.com/apl) versus A&G patrons.** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832Get a first time deposit match of up to $100 when using promo code "GINOS&qu
ADP Battles: Bangers Edition with Josh from Banger Management
It’s time for another ADP Battle.Blake is joined by Josh, co-host of the Banger Management Fantasy Hockey Podcast, to go head-to-head on six difficult decisions for 2026-27 fantasy hockey drafts.The concept is simple: two players going in a similar range, two sides to the debate. Who would you draft — and why?This time we’re looking through the lens of a Bangers Categories League counting Goals, A
Bold Predictions from the Trade Talks Trio
In this episode, Brian, Ryan & Evan walk through their bold takes for the 2026-2027 fantasy hockey season.** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832** Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League HERE: https://applesandginos.com/apl/ **🏒 Welcome
The Top Breakout Candidates for the 26-27 Fantasy Hockey Season
In this episode, Ryan talks through eight breakout candidates who are on the threshold of fantasy greatness if they can combine their talent with some opportunity this season.Adam Fantilli - 9:34Jimmy Snuggerud - 12:25Will Smith - 15:10Jesper Wallstedt - 17:04Zeev Buium - 20:21Frank Nazar - 24:10Tyson Foerster - 26:34Ryan Leonard - 30:12** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Gu
Top 10 Fantasy Hockey Defencemen for 2026-27 | Points + Category Leagues
Blake breaks down the Top 10 fantasy hockey defencemen for 2026-27 in both Points leagues and Category leagues.The rankings aren’t identical, and that’s the point. We look at how goals, assists, power-play production, shots, hits and blocks change the value of players like Cale Makar, Zach Werenski, Evan Bouchard, Quinn Hughes, Rasmus Dahlin, Matthew Schaefer and more. We also dig into why some de
High RISK/High REWARD Players for Fantasy Hockey in 2026-27
** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832In this episode, Nate talks through eight players who could win you your league, but also might lose you your league if you're not careful.Auston Matthews - 1:40Brady Tkachuk - 6:18Moritz Seider - 10:02Jakob
Nate Livestream: Drafters Best Ball, APL Team Review, Yahoo Mock Draft
Nate live streams Drafters best ball drafts, reviews his APL team, sneaks in a Yahoo mock draft, and takes questions from viewers.** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832Get a first time deposit match of up to $100 when using promo code "GINOS&qu
Hidden Gems: 8 Metro Division Players to Watch | with Louis Boulet
The Hidden Gems series rolls into the Metropolitan Division.Blake is joined once again by Louis Boulet of LB-Hockey to break down eight players who may not be obvious fantasy hockey draft targets right now, but have something under the hood worth paying attention to. We’re digging into the microstats, skill sets, deployment questions and specific fantasy triggers that could turn these names into l
Draft Day Strategies
Join Evan and Nate as we break down the various draft day strategies! Is there one specific strategy to win your league? Do playoff schedules and off-nights really matter? Are elite defensemen really worth the high draft capital? Tune in to find out!
ADP Battles: Draisaitl vs Celebrini, Demidov vs Snuggerud & More! with Elan Dubrofsky
** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832ADP Battles are back!Blake kicks off our annual 4-part series with Elan Dubrofsky from the Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast to tackle some of the toughest decisions you’ll face on draft day.The premise is
10 Fantasy Hockey Sleepers Who Could SMASH Their ADP | 2026-27
Finding a sleeper isn’t only about chasing the perfect breakout. The best late-round targets also provide enough of a floor that your pick won’t become a complete whiff if everything doesn’t go according to plan.In this episode, we reveal 10 fantasy hockey sleepers who possess the underlying process, opportunity and upside to significantly outperform their 2026-27 draft positions.We break down:• Q
The CORRECT Way To Draft Goalies in 2026-27
** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832In this episode, Nate talks through the #ZeroG draft strategy and walks through his goalie tiers and rankings for the 2026-27 season.ZeroG Refresher - 2:58Tier 1: Vasi - 6:32Tier 2: Top Guys - 7:37Tier 3: Big Po
Hidden Gems: 8 Atlantic Division Players to Watch | with Louis Boulet
The Hidden Gems series is back.Blake is joined by friend of the show Louis Boulet of LB-Hockey to dig into eight Atlantic Division players who may not be obvious fantasy draft targets right now, but absolutely deserve to be on your radar.We break down what the underlying data says, where the opportunity could come from, and what would need to happen for each player to become genuinely fantasy rele
APL Live Mock Draft with Trade Talks
Join the Trade Talks Trio as they navigate a live mock draft to get ready for the Apples and Ginos Patron League, the most competitive fantasy hockey league in the world! Let's get to Biz!
These Seven Players Will Win You Your League In 2026-27
** Buy the 2026-27 Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide on Patreon!**Create a free account and purchase this post:https://www.patreon.com/applesginos/posts/2026-27-apples-168262832In this episode, Nate talks about what needs to align for a player to become a league winner and how continually evaluating the best-case scenario for players helps him unearth these gems. Seven players are tout
2026-27 Projections Finale: Canucks, Golden Knights, Capitals & Jets
Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League HEREThe finish line is here. Nate and Blake wrap up the annual Apples & Ginos projections series with the final four teams: the Vancouver Canucks, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets.They break down every fantasy-relevant player on each roster, including projected lines, power-play deployment, coaching changes, offseason
Draft Day Schedule Cheat Code
Join Brian as he walks you through some off-night player draft targets and shares some strategies when you’re torn between two players and the clock is ticking.🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by N
Eight Injury Prone Players for the 26-27 Fantasy Hockey Season
Ryan and Evan are on the mic for a deep dive into one of fantasy hockey’s trickiest questions: are injuries actually predictable, or are we just building narratives after the fact?They break down the difference between chronic injury concerns and plain bad luck, how much weight fantasy managers should put on recent games played, and why IR+ can completely change the value equation by allowing you
How to Win $10,000 Playing Fantasy Hockey - Drafters Best Ball
Nate live streams Drafters best ball drafts and takes questions from viewers.** Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League HERE: https://applesandginos.com/apl/ **🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Ho
2026-27 Fantasy Hockey Projections: STL, TBL, TOR & UTA
** Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League HERE **The penultimate episode of our annual projections series is here! Nate and Blake break down every fantasy-relevant player on the St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs and Utah Mammoth.We discuss projected lines, power-play deployment, coaching tendencies, offseason movement, breakout candidates and our favourite draft t
2026-27 Projections: Flyers, Penguins, Sharks & Kraken
** Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League HERE**The 2026-27 fantasy hockey projections series rolls on with the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, San Jose Sharks and Seattle Kraken!Nate and Blake project every fantasy-relevant player across all four teams while breaking down potential line combinations, power-play deployment, coaching outlooks and their favourite draft targets. C
First Yahoo Fantasy Hockey Mock Drafts of 26-27
We’re jumping into our first Yahoo standard category mock drafts of the 2026-27 fantasy hockey season!We’ll run through multiple drafts, break down the biggest ADP surprises, talk through our picks, and see how early Yahoo draft rooms are shaping up. Who’s going too high? Who’s falling too far? And where can we already find value?Draft season is officially here. Let’s get to BIZ!
2026-27 Fantasy Hockey Projections: NJD, NYI, NYR & OTT
*Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League HERE The 2026-27 Projections Series continues with four more teams: the New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators.Nate and Blake break down every fantasy-relevant player across all four rosters, including projected lines, power-play deployment, coaching impacts, offseason changes and the biggest differences in thei
LIVE Fantasy Hockey CATS Mock Draft | 12-Team Category League
** Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League HERE **Fantasy hockey draft season rolls on — and this time, we’re switching to categories.Evan and Brian are joined by 10 Apples & Ginos listeners for a full 12-team LIVE CATS league mock draft, putting category-league draft strategy to the test in real time.We’ll break down picks, roster construction, positional value, category balance, rea
2026-27 Fantasy Hockey Projections: LAK, MIN, MTL & NSH
** Sign up for the Apples & Ginos Patron League HERE **The 2026-27 Projections Series continues with the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators.Nate and Blake break down the fantasy outlook for every relevant player across all four teams, including projected lines, power-play deployment, coaching changes, breakout candidates, draft values and their top th
Our Second Fantasy Hockey Mock Draft | 12-Team APL Points League
Fantasy hockey draft season is heating up!For our second mock draft of the season, nine Apples & Ginos listeners join Ryan, Brian, and Evan for a complete 12-team points-league draft using official APL scoring.Follow every pick as the group tests different roster builds, searches for draft-day value, and makes the difficult decisions that could shape fantasy drafts this season. Who assembled t
2026-27 Projections: Stars, Red Wings, Oilers & Panthers
Our 2026-27 fantasy hockey projections series continues with the Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.Blake and Nate break down every fantasy-relevant player on all four teams, covering projected lines, power-play roles, coaching impact, breakout potential, draft-day value and the biggest differences between their projections.Is Roope Hintz being overlooked? What h
2026-27 Projections: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Avalanche & Blue Jackets
The 2026-27 projections series continues with the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets!Nate and Blake project every fantasy-relevant player across all four teams, breaking down expected lines, power-play deployment, offseason additions and potential draft-day value.Can Nikolaj Ehlers continue his rush dominance in Carolina? How will Patrick Kane and
2026-27 Team Projections: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres & Flames
The annual Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Projections Series is back!Nate and Blake begin their journey through all 32 NHL teams with the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres and Calgary Flames.They break down every fantasy-relevant player, projected line combinations, power-play deployment, coaching impact and offseason changes before revealing their three favourite fantasy targets fro
Our First Mock Draft of the 2026–27 Fantasy Hockey Season
Draft season has officially begun.Blake, Nate, Brian and Evan are joined by eight Apples & Ginos listeners for our first live fantasy hockey mock draft of the 2026–27 season. The group completes a full 12-team points-league draft using official APL scoring.We break down our strategies in real time, debate early player values and react to the reaches, steals, positional runs and difficult decis
10 Shocking NHL Stats That Could Shape Fantasy Hockey in 2026-27
Nate and Blake dig into ten of the most surprising statistics from last season—and what each one could mean for fantasy hockey in 2026-27.Can the historically dominant Edmonton and Dallas power plays maintain their success? Is Colorado’s man advantage destined for a major bounceback? How did Pittsburgh go from projected lottery team to one of the NHL’s highest-scoring offences, and was any of it s
Finding Hidden Fantasy Goalie Value w/ Kevin Woodley
Kevin Woodley from NHL.com and InGoal Magazine joins Apples & Ginos to break down one of the most difficult positions to project in fantasy hockey: goalies.In this episode, we dig into the chaotic NHL goalie market, including major offseason moves, new team fits, and what happened to some of fantasy’s biggest goalie names last season. Kevin shares his perspective on Connor Hellebuyck, Linus Ul
2026 NHL Offseason Chaos: Fantasy Fallout From the Biggest Moves
The 2026 NHL offseason has been absolute chaos, and Blake and Evan are here to sift through the rubble.In this episode, we break down the fantasy hockey fallout from a wild stretch of offer sheets, signings, extensions, and trades — including Leo Carlsson’s massive offer sheet with the Flyers, John Carlson to Tampa Bay, Frederik Andersen to Edmonton, Bobrovsky to Toronto, Boone Jenner to Washingto
MUST DRAFT Rookies from the 2026 NHL Draft feat. Victor Nuño
In this episode Nate is joined by Victor Nuño of Dobber Prospects, McKeen's Hockey, and the Fantasy Hockey Life podcast to discuss the 2026 NHL Draft. They discuss all things from draft-day surprises to late-round sleepers to goalie drafting strategy, and Victor highlights his favourites above consensus.Victor Nuño on X: https://x.com/VictorNuno12Fantasy Hockey Life Podcast: https://www.spreak
NHL Trade Analysis: Massive Fantasy Hockey Shakeup!
In this episode, Nate and Blake break down the fantasy hockey impact of the latest NHL trades and signings. We look past the real-world hockey headlines to tell you exactly how these moves affect player values, line combinations, and power-play time. Whether you need to make a trade in your league or adjust your draft strategy, we have you covered with the ultimate winners and losers of these bloc
2026 NHL Draft Preview with Byron Bader
Byron Bader of HockeyProspecting.com returns to the show to break down his updated 2026 NHL Draft rankings, his latest model changes, and the prospects fantasy hockey managers need to know.We discuss NHL equivalency, how Byron’s model evaluates offensive upside, and why players like Carson Carels, Chase Reid, Caleb Malhotra, Tynan Lawrence, Viggo Bjorck, Keaton Verhoeff, Daxon Rudolph and Ryan Lin
2026 Playoff Performers Who Changed Their Fantasy Hockey Outlook
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs may have changed the fantasy hockey outlook for a handful of players heading into next season.In this episode, Blake looks at the playoff performers who separated themselves from the pack — and what their postseason runs could mean for 2026-27 fantasy hockey drafts. Mitch Marner went nuclear in Vegas and may still be undervalued because of old playoff narratives. Bret
Coaching Changes & Early Offseason Movement
Nate breaks down all of the most fantasy-relevant offseason moves so far, including the monster Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade to Toronto, and the shocking hire of Ryan Craig in Las Vegas.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Raddysh to Leafs08:36 - Colton to Predators10:01 - Woll to Flyers; Andrae to Leafs12:45 - Karlsson & Terry injuries14:03 - In-season coaching changes: Bowness & DeBoer17:20
Contract-Year Fantasy Hockey Targets for 2026-27
Contract years can create some interesting fantasy hockey opportunities — but not every player chasing a new deal is automatically a breakout candidate.In this episode, we look at eight contract-year players who should be on fantasy managers’ radar heading into 2026-27. We break down the upside, risk, team context, role questions, and fantasy value for Bowen Byram, Nico Hischier, Jimmy Snuggerud,
8 Players to BUY NOW In Dynasty Leagues
It's the offseason, and every dynasty and keeper fantasy manager is looking to improve their team heading into 2026-27. A key way to improve is to identify potential trade targets who may be undervalued by their current managers. In this episode of the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Nate identifies a group of players who are very likely to improve their dynasty stock in 2026-27 and
8 Blockbuster NHL Trades That Would Break Fantasy Hockey
Blake and Nate fire up the fantasy hockey trade machine for one of the more chaotic offseason episodes yet.In this one, we each bring four made-up NHL trades that could completely shake up the fantasy hockey landscape. Some are realistic, some are unhinged, and some would probably cause a full fanbase meltdown — but every deal comes back to the same question: who wins and who loses for fantasy?We
8 Players to Sell IMMEDIATELY In Dynasty Leagues
It's the offseason, and every dynasty and keeper fantasy manager is looking to improve their team heading into 2026-27. One of the best ways to accomplish that is to figure out which players might command a trade price that they never will again. In this episode of the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Nate identifies a group of players who may have put their best work on record in 20
2026 NHL Draft Risers & Fantasy Gems with Steven Ellis
Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff joins Blake to break down the early names to know for the 2026 NHL Draft.We dig into standout performances from the Men’s World Championship, including Viggo Bjorck, Ivar Stenberg, Alberts Smits, and Tomas Galvas, before looking ahead to the NHL Combine in Buffalo and how much that process can shift draft stock.Then we get into the top of the draft, potential team fit
Forgotten Fantasy Hockey Players Who Could Matter Again
Some players don’t completely disappear — they just fall out of the fantasy hockey conversation.In this episode, Blake and Nate dig into a group of forgotten players who could still matter for fantasy in 2026-27. We look at what happened last season, why the hype faded, whether the underlying profile still gives us hope, and what fantasy managers should do with these names heading into next year’s
Post-Olympic Breakouts: Real Fantasy Stars or Late-Season Bait?
The Olympic break came and went… and then these five players took off.In this episode, Blake digs into five players who broke out offensively after the Olympic break and asks the fantasy question that actually matters: can we trust it next season?We’re comparing each player’s pre- and post-break production, then looking under the hood to figure out what changed. Was it more ice time? Better linema
Points vs Process: Corey Sznajder on Fantasy Hockey Microstats
Corey Sznajder of All Three Zones is back on Apples & Ginos to help us look past the boxscore and better understand the process behind fantasy hockey production.In this episode, Blake talks with Corey about the microstats that can help us identify real breakouts, future production, and potential fool’s gold. We dig into zone entries with chances, shot assists, chance assists, transition play,
The Projection Misses Everyone Made
We already reviewed our own Apples & Ginos projections — now we’re zooming out and looking at the players most of the fantasy hockey industry missed on this season.In this episode, Ryan and Blake dig into 8 of the biggest over- and under-projected players from preseason rankings and projections across the analyst world. We look at which stats surprised us, why the projections missed, and what
#ZeroG: Still the Best Fantasy Hockey Strategy in 2025-26?
Nate dives deep into the #ZeroG draft strategy and how it performed in the 2025-26 fantasy season.#ZeroG Definition: 0:48Nate's 2025-26 ZeroG Teams: 3:10Historical Analysis: 6:28Season-Long Goalie Results: 10:15Quarter-Season Split Analysis: 14:13Skater ADP Comparison: 20:22Goalie Performance in Fantasy Playoffs: 23:36Frequently Asked Questions: 25:38Early Predictions for 2026-27 ZeroG Targets
WAY Too Early Mock Draft 2.0 (Categories League) | 2026-27 Fantasy Hockey
We’re back for Mock Draft 2.0… and yes, it’s still way too early.In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Blake and Evan run it back with their second “Way Too Early” fantasy hockey mock draft of the offseason—this time dialing in on categories league strategy through the first 4 rounds.After getting a first crack at it, the approach starts to shift:🧱 When to prioritize category coverage vs elite ta
Did We Beat the Industry? | Fantasy Hockey Projection Results
Did we actually beat the industry? 👀In this episode of Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Blake and Nate put their 2025–26 NHL player projections to the test against some of the top minds in the space — including Dobber Hockey, Dom Luszczyszyn, Scott Cullen, and Steve Laidlaw.We go category by category — goals, assists, points, power play production, shots, and the peripherals — to see who
WAY Too Early Mock Draft | Building 12 Teams (Rounds 1–4)
It’s never too early… right?In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Blake and Nate dive into a WAY too early fantasy hockey mock draft for the 2026-27 season, building out 12 different teams through the first 4 rounds.We go pick-by-pick breaking down:Early first-round strategySurprising picks and potential reachesHow roster builds take shape right out of the gatePlayers already rising (or falling)
Checking Our Fantasy Hockey Sleepers… Hits, Misses & Regrets
Everyone loves calling sleepers before the season… but not everyone comes back to check how they actually did.So today, we are.In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Blake revisits the official preseason sleeper picks and breaks down what really happened — the hits, the misses, and the ones that looked good under the hood but didn’t quite get there.We dig into players like Josh Norris, Trevor Zegr
How To Be Better Next Year: Nate's Lessons Learned From The 2025-26 Fantasy Season
Nate breaks down all five of his leagues this season, analyzing the good, the bad, and the ugly across the board. His lessons learned can help you improve your strategy going into next season!Summary of Leagues: 1:56We Call Ourselves Experts Keeper League: 2:14$100 Buy-In Bangers Cats League: 10:14Fantasy Puck Content Creators League: 18:29KKUPFL Tier 1: 28:22APL Tier 1: 34:15Final Takeaways: 40:0
Fantasy Hockey Season Review: What I Got RIGHT & WRONG (3 Leagues Breakdown)
In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Blake looks back at 3 of his fantasy hockey leagues to break down what actually happened this season.From draft decisions to waiver wire moves, trades, and playoff strategy — we go through what worked, what didn’t, and the key moments that shaped each team’s outcome.If you’re looking to improve your process and avoid costly mistakes next season, this is an ho
Trade Talks 8 Takeaways From The 25 26 Fantasy Hockey Season
Join Evan, Brian, and Ryan as they run the last episode of Trade Talks for the season! Last minute streams for this upcoming fantasy hockey final week, diving into their own fantasy hockey seasons, and going over 8 takeaways from the 25-26 season. Thank you to all of our listeners this year, you are all the real MVPs!!
What to Do With the MOST Puzzling Players in Fantasy Hockey - Week 24
Nate & Blake tackle the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.A&G 2025-26 Season Survey Link:https://forms.gle/NczVVzwfb4GmBkSr9🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate y
Analyzing Hot & Cold Streaks for Fantasy - Flagship Show Week 24
Nate dig deeps into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, and identifies a recent callup who has caught his eye.A&G 2025-26 Season Survey Link:https://forms.gle/NczVVzwfb4GmBkSr9Newsies - 1:03Hot Shots - 4:05Have Nots - 19:13The Environment - 34:39Under the Hood - 38:38🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every
Week 24 Waiver Wire: Fantasy Hockey Playoff MUST ADDS
The fantasy hockey playoffs are HERE — and one move could win or lose your season.In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Nate breaks down the BEST Week 24 waiver wire adds and streamers to help you win your championship.We’re attacking the schedule, identifying must-add players, and giving you the exact moves to maximize games played and gain the edge when it matters most.A&G 2025-26 Season Su
Trade Talks Week 23
Join Ryan and Brian as they revisit fantasy hockey court, give advice on who to sit/start in your fantasy hockey matchup and go over some ideal streams for the weekend. Go get those fantasy hockey championships!🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and
What to Do With the MOST Puzzling Players in Fantasy Hockey - Week 23
Nate & Blake tackle the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and take live questions from viewers.🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this cha
Analyzing Hot & Cold Streaks for Fantasy - Flagship Show Week 23
Nate dig deeps into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players over the last couple of weeks, look at fantasy implications of some of the teams with the best schedules in Week 23, and identify a young player who could join the ranks of the elite next year.Newsies - 3:35Hot Shots - 11:13Have Nots - 27:05The Environment - 40:35Under the Hood - 51:08🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos –
Week 23 Waiver Wire 🔥 Fantasy Hockey Playoff Must-Adds
The fantasy hockey playoffs are here — and every move matters.In this episode of Apples & Ginos, Blake and Nate break down the best Week 23 waiver wire adds, streamers, and playoff stashes to help you survive and advance.We dive into the schedule, highlight the best teams to target, and give you the exact players to add so you can maximize games played and gain the edge in your matchup.We cove
Trade Talks Week 22
Join Evan and Brian as they revisit fantasy hockey court, give advice on who to sit/start in your fantasy hockey matchup and go over some ideal streams for the weekend. Here we GO!!!🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate yo
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