Locked On Fantasy Hockey - Daily NHL Fantasy Podcast

Which wingers hold the keys to post-Olympic fantasy hockey dominance? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin spotlight the top 10 fantasy wingers—led by Nikita Kucherov, Kirill Kaprizov, Jason Robertson, and David Pastrnak—and reveals how savvy managers can capitalize by targeting their underrated line mates. Insights focus on the surging value of Cutter Gauthier for the Anaheim Ducks, the impact of st...

Fantasy hockey GMs scramble as Jacob Chychrun rockets to the top of blue line rankings—could he actually finish above Cale Makar? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin break down the season’s biggest surprises and powerhouses, spotlighting Quinn Hughes’ resurgence with the Minnesota Wild, Rasmus Dahlin’s opportunity-driven climb, and Matthew Schaefer’s rapid ascent with the New York Islanders. Which d...

Fantasy hockey GMs eye sleeper picks as the Olympic break shakes up the NHL landscape. Could Vladimir Tarasenko’s resurgence with the Minnesota Wild fuel their division title run, or will Arseniy Gritsyuk’s power play impact spark a late-season turnaround for the New Jersey Devils? Ryan McLeod and the Buffalo Sabres’ second line heat up, while Pierre-Luc Dubois returns to the Washington Capitals l...

Fantasy hockey’s biggest surprises and setbacks shape this season’s playoff race. Mika Zibanejad delivers elite value for the New York Rangers, despite the team’s struggles, while Brandon Bussi emerges as a game-changer for the Carolina Hurricanes. Nick Schmaltz and Charlie Coyle confound expectations with hot streaks and career-best numbers, forcing fantasy GMs to reconsider their sleeper picks....

Fantasy GMs, don’t sleep on Olympic breakout stars—team success and potential trades could shake up your league! Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin spotlight under-the-radar fantasy hockey gems with Olympic exposure, including Colton Parayko, Dalibor Dvorsky, Filip Hronek, Oliver Kapanen, and banger league beauty Eeli Tolvanen. Is a post-Olympic performance boost on the horizon? The hosts dissect f...

Los Angeles Kings land Artemi Panarin in a game-changing trade, immediately elevating their offense and reshaping fantasy hockey outlooks. Could Panarin’s arrival ignite Quinton Byfield’s breakout and push the Kings from middling attackers to playoff contenders? Steele and Flip break down Panarin’s $11 million AAV deal, the ripple effects on Adrian Kempe and Kevin Fiala, and LA’s potential for fur...

Fantasy hockey GMs face pivotal decisions ahead of the Olympic break—should you sell high on Jesper Wallstedt, Mark Stone, and Roman Josi, or buy low on star names like Connor Hellebuyck, Mackenzie Weegar, and Erik Karlsson? Locked On Fantasy Hockey breaks down the latest NHL trends, exposing hidden value and warning signs for managers preparing a playoff push. Find out which struggling stars migh...

Vegas Golden Knights sit atop the division despite fewer wins than rivals, sparking heated debate—should the NHL abolish the loser point? Can Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, and Mark Stone maintain their fantasy value as the standings shift? Is Vegas’s “inflated” position masking deeper roster concerns ahead of the Olympic break?  Flip and Steele break down the Predators’ turmoil after Barry Trotz step...

Pittsburgh Penguins catch fire with Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson leading the resurgence—can this Metropolitan dark horse sustain the streak with the NHL’s toughest remaining schedule? Flip Livingstone & Steele Rodin examines Kris Letang’s injury impact, key fantasy streaming options like Anthony Mantha and Parker Wotherspoon, and why the Penguins’ top-tier power play keeps them in postseason co...

Buffalo Sabres surge as fantasy hockey’s waiver wire goldmine—can their hot streak propel your roster before the Olympic break? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin spotlight key Week 18 waiver wire pickups, breaking down must-add depth options like Jason Zucker, Ryan McLeod, Jack Quinn, and goaltenders Alex Lyon and Colton Ellis. Player ownership trends, schedule analysis across the Panthers, Island...

Jack Hughes’ injury sparks major fantasy hockey concerns. Can the New Jersey Devils regain their scoring edge, or are they sliding further out of playoff contention? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin debate Hughes’ fantasy relevance, assess frustrating Devils trends, and pinpoint whether dropping this star is a rational move for managers. The discussion also spotlights Dawson Mercer’s emerging top...

Artemi Panarin stuns fantasy hockey managers as trade rumors swirl and Olympic break looms—will the Breadman boost his value with a move to a contender? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin break down Panarin’s impact, possible destinations like the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche, and dish out keeper league trade strategies for acquiring elite performance. Is Demidov and a first-round pick enoug...

Toronto Maple Leafs face mounting challenges as William Nylander hits IR with a groin injury—can their defensive struggles be solved before the Olympic break? Steele Rodin highlights key injury updates across the NHL, including Anthony Stolarz’s imminent return, and explores the ripple effect these changes have on fantasy hockey lineups. Insights on activation of Alex Lyon for the Buffalo Sabres a...

Vancouver Canucks spiral into full-on fantasy hockey disaster as injuries and roster shake-ups leave managers scrambling. With Thatcher Demko sidelined and Brock Boeser in concussion protocol, is it finally fade o’clock in Van City? Evander Kane emerges as the lone bright spot, sparking trade rumors with the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche—could a move rejuvenate his fantasy value for banger l...

Carolina Hurricanes surge toward a playoff run as Andrei Svechnikov heats up alongside Sebastian Aho and Seth Jarvis. Is this trio's chemistry the key to a Stanley Cup breakout? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin Svechnikov’s resurgence, dissect Marco Kasper’s top-line impact for the Detroit Red Wings, and debate the fantasy hockey value of red-hot Stuart Skinner after his breakout performance for...

Fantasy hockey playoff dreams hang in the balance as Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin spotlight game-changing waiver wire targets for Week 17. Can the Los Angeles Kings’ five-game schedule, featuring Corey Perry and Alex Laferriere, give managers the edge, or will Victor Olofsson’s new top-line role for the Colorado Avalanche prove the ultimate sleeper pick? Strategic pickups like Anton Forsberg,...

Big-name NHL stars—Alex Tuch, Dougie Hamilton, and Ryan O’Reilly—could see their fantasy value skyrocket with looming trades. Which teams will unleash their true potential? Plus, can struggling veterans Steven Stamkos and Nazem Kadri rebound in new environments and tilt the Stanley Cup odds? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin break down the impact of a fiery trade deadline on Fantasy Hockey GMs, ex...

Major trades shake up NHL rosters as the Vegas Golden Knights add Rasmus Andersson and the San Jose Sharks boost their lineup with Kiefer Sherwood. Could Calgary’s moves signal a full-scale rebuild, and will Vancouver’s fire sale reshape the Western Conference playoff landscape? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin break down the fantasy impact of blockbuster trades involving the Calgary Flames, Vega...

Waiver wire strategy intensifies as the NHL enters a pivotal stretch. Toronto Maple Leafs surge with Auston Matthews, Max Domi, and Bobby McMann leading a four-game homestand—will their recent momentum translate to fantasy gold? Boston Bruins' top-six shakeup spotlights Khusnutdinov, Victor Arvidsson, and Pavel Zacha as hidden gems in a fiercely competitive Atlantic Division. Can strategic adds fr...

New York Rangers fans face growing uncertainty as calls intensify for sweeping changes after a devastating stretch on home ice. Can stars like Adam Fox, Igor Shesterkin, and Artemi Panarin salvage fantasy value amidst talk of blowing up the roster? Rumors swirl around Chris Drury’s front office decisions, Vincent Trocheck’s potential trade, and the team’s league-worst home record, leaving Rangers’...

Brayden Point’s injury shakes up fantasy hockey leagues—can Tampa Bay Lightning maintain momentum without their top center? With Point week-to-week, Steele Rodin and Flip Livingstone debate the best Olympic replacements for Team Canada, spotlighting Wyatt Johnston, Travis Konecny, and Sam Bennett. The impact of line shuffles in Tampa, Vancouver Canucks’ struggles after the Quinn Hughes trade, and...

Atlantic Division chaos heats up as the Toronto Maple Leafs surge behind Auston Matthews’ explosive scoring and Joseph Woll’s clutch goaltending. Will Craig Berube’s squad hold their momentum through a playoff race stacked with red-hot teams? Flip Livingstone and Steele Rodin break down the Leafs’ evolving depth, key contributions from Max Domi, Bobby McMann, and Simon Benoit, plus William Nylande...

Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers ignite Week 15 fantasy hockey, riding dominant win streaks and offering crucial waiver wire pickups. Can stars like Josh Doan, Andrew Copp, and Kasperi Kapanen elevate your roster with their sizzling streaks and top-line deployment? The Sabres and Red Wings surge atop their divisions, while the Oilers’ five-game schedule creates massive opportunity against teams...

In today's high-paced NHL, shuffling of line combinations has become nearly a weekly occurrence. Coaches shake things up and try to push cold or streaky players into hot streaks by partnering them with new pieces, however, keeping track of which trios stick and which ones provide fantasy value is an important angle to cover in the fantasy hockey world. Flip dives into some of the lines catching hi...

With most teams in the NHL either at or past the half-way mark of the 2025-26 season, paying attention to the remaining schedule, what teams have the toughest and easiest finishes, and how to capitalize on it to get your fantasy hockey team into prime position. Flip takes a look at some teams with tough schedules and some potential players to be wary of and he also breaks down some teams with the...