Fantasy Hockey Life

On episode 57, Jesse welcomes Chad DeDominicis @CMDeDominicis , podcaster and editor of Buffalo Sabres blogs @DieByTheBlade and @ExpectedBuffalo They talk about what went right and wrong this season and what Buffalo might be planning for next year. Then @victornuno12 comes in to do the Dynasty Dig on Sabres prospects.

Jesse is joined by Ryan Stimson @RK_Stimp a leader in the hockey analytics community. We talk about what fantasy players can get from his book, Tape to Space. Ryan gives advice on the best places for people to follow the latest analytics work and we talk Jack Eichel, Jeff Skinner, and Nico Hischier. It's time to get a new perspective before draft season is upon us again!

Fantasy Hockey Life's 55th episode is about the San Jose Sharks. Jesse is joined by FHL favorite, Sharks fan and writer for thehockeywriters.com @victornuno12. Several of the Sharks stars had a disappointing year, but in fantasy that just means it is time to buy low.

What's better than a good discussion of the Ottawa Sentors with a knowledgable guest? TWO discussions. Join Jesse as he welcomes first Naftali Clinton from Senshot.com and then Victor Nuno to talk about a young, up-and-coming team. There is more than just Brady Tkachuk in Ottawa.

Victor Nuno joins Jesse once again for some Dynasty strategy talk including whether this is the right time to do a startup draft, a draft and hold dynasty, and what you should be doing right now to manage your teams. Don't miss it!

This is episode 52 of Fantasy Hockey Life - The Pivot. Now is a great time to reflect on 2019-20 as we start thinking about 2020-21. Jesse is here for a solo cast to talk about five players whose breakouts surprised us all this season. Cellies and chirps looks back at a season's worth of streaming to see what good it did. Then Jesse takes a moment to be thankful for all the great people who have been a part of the first year of the show.You can follow @fanhockeylife on Twitter!

It's time for another dynasty deep dive episode! Victor Nuno joins Jesse and they take on dynasty goalies and listener questions. Tune in to help you in your dynasty league and good luck in the fantasy playoffs!

Welcome to a solo episode devoted to the fantasy hockey playoffs! You can tune in to hear Jesse's seven tips for grinding through your playoff schedule. He talks about the best and worst schedules for streaming (hint: look to the Rocky Mountains!) and lastly check in on weekly streamers, cellies, and chirps!

It's time for the third edition of the Dynasty Deep Dive special! Victor Nuno joins Jesse to talk about their top 20 skating prospects. They also answer listener questions like what happens when an owner wants to take over a different team in a dynasty expansion draft and much more!

Jesse welcomes @RstanleyNHL from NHL.com, Locked on Predators, and 102.5 FM in Nashville! They talk about the enigmatic Nashville Predators and get Robbie's take on what's wrong with Matt Duchene and Mikael Granlund, when and how the goalie competition between Pekka Rinne and Juuse Saros will finally conclude, and what Nashville's coaching change means for their defensemen. All that plus streamers and more!

Jesse talks Anaheim Ducks with CJ Woodling, managing editor of the SBNation blog Anaheim Calling. They discuss disappointing seasons from Hampus Lindholm and John Gibson, and also hit on Trevor Zegras and the great prospects along the way!

Where would you take Elvis Merzlikins or Ilya Samsonov if you were in a dynasty startup draft today? Tune in and Jesse's take as he goes over his forthcoming dynasty goalie rankings on today's show!

Fantasy Hockey Life goes into February with an episode on the Colorado Avalanche. Join Jesse and special guest @LOPN_Avalanche to talk MacKinnon, Rantanen, Makar and more!

Jesse is back with @victornuno12 for another Dynasty Deep Dive. The guys talk Rasmus Sandin, Olli Juoveli, Filip Gustavsson, Pierre-Olivier Joseph, Barrett Hayton, and Henrik Borgstrom. They also take listener questions.

Fantasy Hockey Life is back. While the All-Star break finishes up, Jesse and @daveybets talk about fantasy hockey trade advice and answer listener questions. And what team is Jesse targeting for their favorable fantasy playoff schedule? Tune in to find out.

Ben Burnett joins Jesse as they talk about some hot performances in the New Year, whether to lose hope in goalies on historically bad teams, and whose goal scoring is most unexpected!

This is a special new series of Dynasty Deep Dives with @victornuno12. We talk Kings prospects, Igor Shesterkin, the World Juniors and much more.

In the entire 2019-20 NHL schedule, there is only one time a team plays five games in one week: the Islanders this coming week. Jesse welcomes James Nichols (@jaynicholsnyi) to the show to talk Islanders and more!

Ian Gooding (@ian_gooding), Managing Editor of Dobber Hockey joins Jesse for a breakdown of all things NHL including some interesting players here at the halfway point in the season!

Victor Nuno is back and we talk about the surprising Minnesota Wild and puzzling Tampa Bay Lightning!

Ben Burnett from @avgtimeonice joins Jesse to talk fantasy hockey strategy, Calgary line shakeups, and the Colorado Avalanche.

Jesse is back to talk about the New Jersey Devils with @Chriswasseldfs. Tune in for information on everyone from Nikita Gusev to MacKenzie Blackwood. It's not all a sad story and with Chris it is always a good time.

Jesse is back with a solocast here talking about all 31 fantasy goalie situations across the NHL. Which established goalies are safe in their roles and which ones could be in danger of giving up their net to a new player?

A quarter of the way through the season, which players have seen the biggest changes in their hits, shots, and blocks? Ian Gooding (@ian_gooding), managing editor of Dobberhockey.com, joins Jesse to consider some puzzling players from around the NHL.

Fantasy Hockey Life is back with @HayyyShayyy of the Athletic to talk about the New York Rangers. How underrated is Mika Zibanejad? What can we expect from all the big Rangers prospects? Most of all, is Henrik Lundqvist still the King? Tune in to find out!

This week, @jessesevere interviews @Alisonl , beat writer for Columbus Blue Jackets on The Athletic. We talk about the Columbus goalie situation, under the radar fantasy adds, and Blue Jackets you might not be thinking about right now who could help your team. We even get into some easy ways for fantasy players to dig into advanced stats. Tune in for a great episode.

Jesse rides solo to discuss changing goalie situations in the NHL and other recent developments in your fantasy hockey worlds.

On this episode, Jesse and @Victornuno12 talk about some rookies getting attention and some injury updates. Will there be a Ilya Samsonov trade between these two leaguemates live on the air? (spoiler: no, there unfortunately will not, and Jesse is skeeved about it.)

Jesse is back for a solocast this week, talking about whether Patrik Laine is suddenly a playmaker, whether past streamer picks hit, who you should be picking up this week, and what a fantasy baseball conference could tell us about the future of fantasy hockey.

On this episode, @jessesevere and Ben Burnett of @avgtimeonice talk about the early results of the 2019-20 season. One word: Samsonov.

On this episode, Jesse and Victor Nuno close out the season preview series with the Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets. Time to watch the puck drop and enjoy some live hockey!

In this episode, with the NHL season about to open, Jesse previews the Washington Capitals. From Ovechkin to Grubauer, the Caps are a team you have to understand to compete in your league. Give it a listen as you do you last minute draft prep!

In this episode, Jesse and Victor Nuno try to decide if you can ever get a discount on a Maple Leaf. Later, Victor goes deep on Canucks who might give you value in 2019-2020. Tune in to learn more about these two teams and get information on listener leagues.

In this Episode, @Jessesevere is riding solo to preview the fantasy-relevant players for the St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning. Is there finally a trustworthy goalie in St. Louis? How many fantasy stars can Tampa Bay possibly provide? Tune in to find out. Listen for information on our listener league - accepting applicants now!

Ben Burnett (@avgtimeonice) joins Jesse once again to talk about the FHT Invitational expert draft both were in this week. Does Jesse appropriately value Blake Wheeler? Can Ben pronounce the names of rookie Czech goalies? You're going to have to tune in to find out. Listen in also to learn how to sign up for this year's listener league. Check out @fanhockeylife to interact with the show.

In the 22nd episode of Fantasy Hockey Life, Jesse (@fanhockeylife) and Ben Burnett (@avgtimeonice) discuss the second half of a recent expert mock draft. Pull up a seat and listen to analysis of team-building, late-round strategy, and how to value your categories on draft day.

Jesse and @sassclown reunite the old @Candchockey crew to talk Penguins and Sharks. Will we ever really be able to trust Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang? How excited can Souriyo get while talking about his favorite Sharks? Tune in to find out.

In episode 20, Jesse and Ben Burnett review the first half of an experts' mock draft. Will they finally draft a goalie in the first? (Spoiler: no they won't.) Have a listen as you prepare for your own drafts.

In this episode, Brandon Altomonte (@brandon_alto from Fantrax HQ) joins the cast to talk about rankings, draft strategy, and early differences in our rankings.

Jesse and Ben go way too deep on the Ottawa Senators and then talk about the underestimated team that always makes Gritty proud, the Philadelphia Flyers. Tune in and have a listen!

The Nashville Predators have been perennial contenders in recent years. They hung on for first place in their division, but injuries meant a step back from prior heights. With star free agent Matt Duchene in the fold, can you trust their players to step up in fantasy hockey this year? The New Jersey Devils have quickly gone from one of the most boring teams in real life and fantasy to one of the most exciting. How guy are the guys on Jack Hughes? Ben Burnett joins Jesse for two more previews of the season to come.

It's hard for Minnesota to be Wild about the changes the franchise has experienced in the past year. Montreal has breakout stars like Max Domi and Jesperi Kotkaniemi, but what do they have for your fantasy team? Tune in to two more 2019 season previews on Episode 16 of Fantasy Hockey Life as you start your draft prep season.

Episode 15 is all about the two New York teams. Ben Burnett joins Jesse to talk about the fast-rebuilding Rangers, the team that just landed the offseason's top free agent, Artemi Panarin. The Islanders lost their star John Tavares a year ago and then proceeded to put up more standings points than they had since 1984. Few stars to talk about this episode, but lots of guys you'll want to keep in the back of your mind on draft day.

The real-life Edmonton Oilers have turned four #1 overall draft picks in a decade into a total of one playoff appearance, and the Florida Panthers finished next to last in attendance last year. But in fantasy, there are 3 top 20 picks between them. Plus an interview with Dave Betten of the Stream Scheme Podcast!

This first episode of Fantasy Hockey Life on Fantrax is dedicated to helping new players get into the sport. Hardcore players will love my continuing series on team reviews/previews, but this episode is the one to share with your buddy at work, significant other, or other friend who is thinking about playing fantasy hockey for the first time but is not sure how to do it (or if they even want to.) I break down the game from the very basics to elementary strategy -- just what the new player will need to get up and running. Grow fantasy hockey with me! Share this with a friend and start a league with them on Fantrax today.

Chuck an octopus and hold your nose -- it's time to see what value we can scrape out of Hockeytown.

In Texas, everything is bigger, except the final scores. Seguin, Benn, Radulov -- what's not to like?