Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Ryan, Evan, and Brian collaborate on a bangers categories mock draft filled with A&G Discord members.🏒 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 channel i...

Nate reviews four coaching changes that will have huge ramifications for fantasy this season, and reflects on 500 episodes of the podcast while detailing what to expect from Apples & Ginos this year. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welco...

Nate and Blake are joined by friends Ryan, Evan, and Brian to usher in the true fantasy offseason with a points league mock draft on Fantrax. 🏒 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 Nibbel...

Do contract years matter? In fantasy hockey, they can mean breakout performances, career-best seasons, and major draft value. In this video, we highlight 6 players entering a contract year in 2025-26 who could take their game to the next level. Whether they’re playing for a big payday or a new team, these players have all the motivation to put up serious numbers. Don’t miss these potential fantasy...

Looking for an edge in your 2025-26 fantasy hockey draft? In this video, we break down 6 breakout candidates who could deliver huge value and help you win your league. Whether you’re in a deep dynasty or a competitive redraft league, these under-the-radar players have the talent, opportunity, and upside to explode this season. We cover advanced stats, usage trends, and realistic point projections...

Nate and Blake break down all of the wild trades and signings of the last week for fantasy purposes. Nate has a hot take on a winger who could thrive in a new situation and Blake rethinks his love for a former favourite. 🚨 Want to dominate your fantasy hockey league? Get weekly waiver picks, player profiles, and detailed strategies straight to your inbox — sign up for the Apples & Ginos newsl...

In this episode Nate is joined by Victor Nuño of Dobber Prospects and the Fantasy Hockey Life podcast to discuss the 2025 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. Overall Strength of the Class: 1:23 How Many Tier 2 Players after Schaefer & Misa: 2:41 NHL-Ready Players: 4...

In this episode, Steven Ellis stops by for some last minute prep for your Dynasty leagues and he's bringing the thunder! We discuss the 2025 NHL draft in detail and how it relates to fantasy. We also look at some potential steals and a few players who could surprise us with their name being called on Friday. Don't miss this one! Let's get to BIZ!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro05:45 - What are...

In this episode, special guest Louis Boulet from lb-hockey.com , joins me to review the A&G Top 10 Sleepers list we released in October. Who did we hit on and which Sleepers literally fell asleep? Also, Louis brings five Sleepers of his own that he is excited about moving into next season. Join us and let's get to BIZ! Louis Boulet on Bluesky: HERE Check out https://lb-hockey.com for more...

In this episode, Nate and Evan take a closer look at eight players who may have changed their outlook for fantasy next season based on their performance in these playoffs. Mikko Rantanen: 2:40 Matthew Tkachuk: 8:32 Sam Bennett: 14:00 Kirill Kaprizov: 17:55 Wyatt Johnston: 21:57 Andrei Svechnikov: 27:42 Carter Verhaeghe: 33:29 Jason Robertson: 37:45 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandgino...

In this special episode, Byron Bader from Hockeyprospecting.com joins me to talk about the upcoming crop of prospects from the 2025 NHL draft. We discuss Byron's player model as well as his personal top 32 picks including a surprise number one pick. Byron and Blake bond big time over the cool side of the pillow and also contemplate starting a crypto-currency business. Good times were had by AL...

In this episode, Nate and Blake dig in on 10 players of interest from this past season of fantasy hockey. The caveat? They are all aged 34 and up. What kind of season did these players have and what kind of production and value can we expect from them next year? Also, what will Nate do with his one grey beard hair? Stick around and we'll tell you! We present to you.. The Apples and Ginos Top 10 Li...

Nate identifies eight players that are worth acquiring this offseason in dynasty. From undervalued studs to not-quite-over-the-hill vets, there's something here for every dynasty squad. Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter...

In today's episode, Blake goes over the Top 10 Busts we identified in draft season to see how these players performed. Were they truly busts? If not, how come? Players discussed: Alex Ovechkin Lucas Raymond Mikhail Sergachev Steven Stamkos Brock Boeser Patrik Laine Jeff Skinner Robert Thomas Artemi Panarin JT Miller Let's get to BIZ! Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/...

In this episode, Nate and Blake dive in on some interesting statistics from the 2024-25 season with the detail and panache you have come to expect from Apples and Ginos. These are great data points that will help us evaluate players going into next year and you won't want to miss it. Let's get to BIZ!Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server:...

In this episode, Blake and Nate look at seven second-year players who really elevated their games in 2024-25. Are their performances sustainable? What can we expect moving forward? What was Mike Seaver's best friend's name in the 80's sitcom "Growing Pains"? Tune in to find out! Let's get to BIZ!Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Dis...

The offseason content rolls on here at Apples and Ginos and we've got a fun episode for you. This is the second annual Fantasy Hockey Awards Show for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Excellence hosted by yours truly. We've got seven prestigious awards to hand out including Best Beefer, Most Disappointing, ZeroG hero and many more. Join us if you like winning and having fun. Let'...

In this episode, Nate and Blake take a look at some of the players who elevated their games in the back half of the season. Are these performances sustainable? Why were they able to increase their production? Has Nate seen Revenge of the Nerds? These questions answered and much more. Let's get to BIZ!Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server: http...

Nate interviews A&G Fantasy Hockey Draft Guide contributor and betting whiz Ryan Brudner on all things NHL betting. They review their results for the 2024-25 season and talk through some of the storylines that affected betting and fantasy. Ryan Brudner/Top Cheddar Fantasy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fantasycheddar Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos D...

The boys are back! In this episode, Nate and Blake review their 2024-25 player projections to see what went well and what can be improved for next season. They also compare their projections to other industry experts. You won't want to miss it. Let's get to BIZ! Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples &...

Corey Sznajder from Allthreezones.com drops by to look back at the season that was and to talk about some players of interest going into next season. PLUS, we talk some playoff matchups and trends and Corey digs into his bag to give us a bunch of players that could be primed for big seasons as soon as next year. Let's get to BIZ! Corey Sznajder on X: @ShutdownLine Apples & Ginos Website: h...

In this episode, Blake and Nate conduct the earliest 2025-26 fantasy hockey mock draft on the planet! Blake explains why Mikko Rantanen should still be a 1st round pick while Nate makes a bull case for Macklin Celebrini to crack the 3rd round. Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https:/...

Nate reviews the efficacy of the #ZeroG strategy in the 2024-25 fantasy season, comparing highly ranked goalies to those taken later in drafts. He highlights the high quality performances of undrafted goaltenders throughout the season and compares the relative predictability of skaters to goaltenders. Lastly, he answers some #ZeroG FAQ and makes some early predictions about which teams might nurtu...

If you didn't get enough #fantasyhockey content during the regular season, we've got you covered. Join us and check out the official A&G playoff pool. Blake drafts against 11 of the biggest beauties around and talks draft strategy and some of the big differences between playoff drafts, and regular season drafts. It's good clean fun! Let's get to BIZ!Apples & Ginos Website:...

Apples and Ginos Listener survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7YkZ-_PZ2SrCNaP91vBmvy0iJqbLjo-2d4rJhdK5AKMFa0Q/viewform?usp=sharing In this episode, Blake gives us the goods regarding three of his 10 leagues and talks about what went well, and what didn't. There are lots of takeaways here and things we can all benefit from hearing. Join us as we sift through the rubble of the 2024-25...