Locked On Fantasy Hockey - Daily NHL Fantasy Podcast

Vancouver Canucks fantasy hockey options spark heated debate as roster woes and injury concerns dominate draft prep. With Elias Pettersson’s inconsistency, Brock Boeser’s health issues, and Thatcher Demko’s ongoing setbacks, can any Canucks player truly deliver for your fantasy team? Key questions surround Marco Rossi’s upside, Jake DeBrusk’s fit in the top six, and the impact of losing Quinn Hugh...

NHL free agency heats up as top veterans like Patrick Kane, Vladimir Tarasenko, and Claude Giroux hit the market, with fantasy hockey managers eyeing potential game-changing destinations. Could Patrick Kane boost the Buffalo Sabres’ offense or bring his proven playoff pedigree to a contender? Anthony Mantha’s breakout season in Pittsburgh and looming payday add intrigue, while speculation swirls a...

Leo Carlson’s unprecedented $18 million offer sheet sends shockwaves through the NHL. Will the Anaheim Ducks match the Philadelphia Flyers’ blockbuster move, or are we on the verge of a dramatic roster shakeup? Steele Rodin breaks down what this means for the Ducks’ future, the Flyers’ evolving lineup with stars like Travis Konecny, Matt Vay Mitchkov, and how this move could ignite a league-wide t...

Washington Capitals stack their roster with Alex Ovechkin’s return, blockbuster trades for Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, and a bold pursuit of Eastern Conference dominance. Is this new-look Capitals squad now a fantasy gold mine and a true Stanley Cup contender? Flip Livingstone and Steele break down the team’s offseason overhaul, fantasy draft targets, and key implications for players like Boone Je...

Florida Panthers shake up the NHL with bold goaltending moves—Jacob Markstrom returns to Sunrise, Akira Schmid joins the crease, and Sergei Bobrovsky heads to free agency. Are the Panthers now the fantasy hockey goldmine of the draft season? The discussion explores Markstrom’s bounce-back potential behind a stacked blue line and gritty additions like Brady Tkachuk, Radko Gudas, and Garnet Hathaway...

San Jose Sharks reshape their destiny with a masterful NHL Draft. Macklin Celebrini, Stenberg, Keaton Verhoff, and Ryan Lynn headline a new era, raising the Sharks' fantasy hockey stock and signaling their rise as a playoff contender. Are the Sharks poised to become a fantasy gold mine, or will growing pains hold them back? Flip Livingstone breaks down the latest draft winners and losers, spotligh...

Jason Robertson rejects Seattle Kraken’s record-breaking offer—what’s next for his NHL and fantasy hockey future? Major contract drama unfolds as elite contenders scramble for the perennial 40-goal scorer, with speculation swirling over where he’ll land and how his decision reshapes fantasy draft strategies. Seattle’s struggle to lure superstars continues, while Dallas remains a potential powerhou...

Colorado Avalanche shake up their roster ahead of the NHL Draft, sending Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a high-risk, high-reward move. With Nichushkin’s off-ice concerns shadowing his strong on-ice numbers, questions swirl around his fit alongside young talents like Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko. Will Columbus find stability, or does this gamble upend their lineup?  Flip Li...

Washington Capitals reload with Alex Tuck and Jordan Kyrou, signaling a bold push for Stanley Cup contention—even as Alexander Ovechkin’s future hangs in the balance. Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin break down the Capitals’ revamped top six, highlighting how Tuck’s all-around fantasy value and the addition of Kyrou elevate Washington into a potential fantasy hockey gold mine. Is this enough to k...

NHL trade frenzy shakes up fantasy hockey rankings as Jordan Kyrou lands with the Washington Capitals and William Eklund joins the Ottawa Senators. Can Kyrou ignite Washington’s offense alongside Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson, even as Alexander Ovechkin’s future remains unsettled? Meanwhile, Eklund’s move to Ottawa signals a new era after Brady Tkachuk’s exit, pairing him with Tim Stützle and Jake S...

Brady Tkachuk shakes up the NHL by joining the Florida Panthers, igniting debate on fantasy hockey value and the future of the Ottawa Senators. With Tkachuk teaming up alongside Matthew Tkachuk and Alexander Barkov, could Florida become the league's new Stanley Cup favorite? Key questions arise: What happens to fantasy studs like Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett, and how will this seismic trade re...

Toronto Maple Leafs shake up the blue line with Darren Raddysh’s blockbuster eight-year deal. Is this the piece that finally elevates their fantasy and playoff stock? With Morgan Rielly likely on the move and prospects like Gavin McKenna looming, changes in Toronto could redefine the team’s power play and fantasy appeal. The conversation focused on Bowen Byram’s rising value amid Buffalo Sabres tr...

Toronto Maple Leafs shake up their roster and coaching staff—will these bold changes pay off or backfire for fantasy hockey GMs? Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit head to the Philadelphia Flyers in a trade that raises eyebrows, while new head coach Jim Hiller steps behind the Leafs’ bench. Is this a risky downgrade in net, or a calculated move for Toronto’s future? [Flip Livingstone] offers sharp insig...

Carolina Hurricanes dominate the Stanley Cup Finals as breakout stars Jackson Blake and Logan Stankoven ignite a new era. Does this group have the makings of a dynasty in the Eastern Conference? Fantasy hockey strategy takes center stage as the conversation spotlights top playoff performers like Taylor Hall, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Staal, and goaltender Brandon Bussis meteoric rise. The discussion...

Toronto Maple Leafs face mounting pressure as Auston Matthews headlines this year’s top bounce-back fantasy hockey candidates. Can Matthews reclaim his elite status after an injury-plagued season, and how will the arrival of Gavin McKenna and front-office shakeups reshape the Leafs’ offensive outlook? Blockbuster keeper league trades signal Matthews’ enduring value as fantasy managers weigh risk v...

Stanley Cup Finals heat up as the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights battle through high-stakes goalie changes and jaw-dropping comebacks. Can rookie Brandon Bussy's breakout performances shift the tide for Carolina, or will Mitch Marner’s historic playoff run push Vegas toward championship glory? Steele Rodin breaks down Brandon Bussy’s rise, Frederick Anderson’s uncertain future, and M...

Dylan Larkin’s trade shortlist shakes up the NHL offseason, with the Vegas Golden Knights, Minnesota Wild, and Florida Panthers all eyeing the elite forward. How will a potential Larkin move impact fantasy hockey rosters and the value of stars like Jack Eichel, Kirill Kaprizov, and Matthew Tkachuk? Flip Livingstone spotlights which wingers could benefit most and what each team might sacrifice to l...

Rising NHL stars under 22 are set to reshape fantasy hockey leagues—can savvy managers secure the next breakout performer? Dynamic prospects like Zach Benson (Buffalo Sabres), Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson (Washington Capitals), and Porter Martone (Philadelphia Flyers) headline an intense debate about late-round draft steals and high-upside waiver pickups destined for massive fantasy hockey impact....

Detroit Red Wings shake up the NHL as Dylan Larkin’s trade request dominates headlines. Could a move to the Minnesota Wild or Florida Panthers unlock his untapped fantasy potential? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin break down Larkin’s consistent scoring, leadership, and the consequences for Detroit’s roster. With persistent goaltending woes and playoff droughts, the Red Wings may be forced to ret...

Young stars are dominating the fantasy hockey landscape—are you ready to build your winning roster around the NHL’s brightest under-22 talent? Discover which rising players make the top ten must-have picks for keeper leagues, including elite names like Adam Fantilli, Beckett Sennecke, Ivan Demidov, Juraj Slafkovský, and phenom Connor Bedard. The conversation focused on each prospect’s scoring ceil...

Alex Tuch headlines the 2026 NHL free agency buzz as uncertainty surrounds his future with the Buffalo Sabres—will his proven 30-goal consistency translate elsewhere, or is his fantasy value tied to Buffalo's high-powered offense? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin weigh the fantasy hockey implications of potential landing spots for top UFAs, comparing Tuch's outlook to stars like Adrian Kempe, Joh...

Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar and Minnesota Wild’s Quinn Hughes ignite fantasy hockey’s hottest debate: Who’s the true No. 1 defenseman? Flip and Steele unpack postseason performances, argue over elite peripheral categories like hits and blocks, and weigh in on team impact—while eyeing breakout threats like Brock Faber, Rasmus Dahlin, and Evan Bouchard. Will Hughes finally overtake Makar in next...

Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes face off in a Stanley Cup Final matchup loaded with high-stakes storylines and fantasy hockey intrigue. Can Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner lead Vegas to a second championship, or will Sebastian Aho and Frederik Andersen power Carolina to their first Cup in nearly 20 years? Coaches John Tortorella and Rod Brind’Amour clash in a defensive chess match, promi...

Vegas Golden Knights sweep Colorado Avalanche, igniting debate over Nathan MacKinnon’s fantasy hockey value. Can Colorado rebound after another early playoff exit, or is a shakeup imminent? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin assess the postseason fallout, from Carter Hart’s Stanley Cup-worthy goaltending to the coaching futures of Jared Bednar and Bruce Cassidy. The duo spotlight Vegas’ bold front-...

Vegas Golden Knights silence doubters as Carter Hart's playoff surge sparks fantasy hockey intrigue. Is Hart the next go-to goaltender for zero-G fantasy strategies, especially if Vegas parts ways with Adin Hill? Pavel Dorofeyev and Brett Howden's postseason scoring streaks provide much-needed depth, while Mitch Marner’s dazzling performance and Jack Eichel’s playmaking elevate the Golden Knights’...