The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers

In the 38th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap the draft in the inaugural Sleepers and Keepers fantasy league and share their thoughts on the Sabres-Devils Global Series before the rest of the league begins play on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 37th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato run through a litany of sleepers and breakouts, including Andrei Kuzmenko, Quinton Byfield, Dylan Guenther, Marco Rossi, Arturs Silovs, Joonas Korpisalo and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 36th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato finish their season preview with the Metro Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 35th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato continue their season preview with the Pacific Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 34th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato continue their season preview with the Atlantic Division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 2024-25 fantasy hockey season! We hope you’ve all had a good summer. In the 33rd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers podcast, fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato kick things off with a preview of the Central Division Teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the biggest fantasy-relevant news, trades and signings from across the league over the past week, from Macklin Celebrini signing his entry-level contract and the Sharks bolstering their roster with veterans, to big splashes by the Lightning with Jake Guentzel and the Predators with Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, to the never-ending goalie carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy summer! Jason Chen and Michael Amato are back for a bonus post-Stanley Cup, pre-draft, pre-free agency episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast! We recap an exciting playoff and discuss which players saw their stock rise the most, review the three goalie swaps – Jacob Markstrom, Darcy Kumper and Linus Ullmark – look ahead to Matvei Michkov and Macklin Celebrini, and some impending free agents who might switch addresses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 30th and final episode of the 2023-24 season of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato open with news of the Coyotes moving to Utah before diving into NHL playoff pools. They discuss playoff pool strategies, goalies, pitfalls and preview each of the potential first round series. Thank you to all our listeners in our inaugural season. We would not be here without you. Enjoy the playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 29th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato wrap up the fantasy hockey season with a discussion on their own leagues and teams, the (dumb) errors they made and a mess of a goaltending situation across the league. They preview Week 26 as the regular season winds down and make their sleeper and keeper picks for the last time this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 28th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato bemoan some brutal goaltending performances from Week 24 and the high-stress volatility of penalty minutes following misconducts for Mark Scheifele and Jack Eichel. We preview a beautiful Week 25 schedule that features no off-days, highlight the teams and backups to target with so many back-to-backs, answer your mailbag questions and make our sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 27th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap their fantasy hockey seasons as they help listeners gear up for the playoffs. This episode previews Week 23, including teams to target on off-days (Capitals, Stars, Coyotes) and discuss a big 10-game slate for Sunday. We answer a lots of mailbag questions before finishing with our sleeper and keeper picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 26th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap their fantasy hockey seasons as they help listeners gear up for the playoffs. This episode previews Week 23, including teams to target on off-days (Capitals, Stars, Coyotes) and discuss a big 10-game slate for Sunday. We answer a lots of mailbag questions before finishing with our sleeper and keeper picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 25th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato recap a busy trade deadline and discuss which players are trending up and down, and the trickle-down effect as teams load up for the playoff run. Highlights include the Golden Knights’ shopping spree, the Rangers adding depth, the Devils’ goalie carousel and a surprising swap between the Sabres and Avalanche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 24th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato run down the hot/cold players over the past week, including Ottawa’s Shane Pinto, who has a bigger role with Josh Norris injured, and Florida’s Brandon Montour, who awakes from a first-half slumber. We run through the latest news, highlighting Dallas prospect Logan Stankoven, and answer all the mailbag questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 23rd episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato take note of the hot/cold players over the past week, especially Joel Eriksson Ek’s incredible run. They make note of Steven Stamkos’ quiet stretch, discuss what the Leafs’ roster options are when Joseph Woll comes back, wonder if Jacob Markstrom, Noah Hanifin and Jake Guentzel will change addresses and look ahead to Week 20 before answering the mailbag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 22nd episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss a Phil Kessel sighting in B.C. and how the Costco hot dogs across from the rink in Vancouver might be the Canucks’ best contract bargaining tool. We take note of Juraj Slafkovsky’s hot streak for the Habs and Nico Daws starting four straight games for the Devils before they answer your mailbag questions. Bonus talk: The best team and player in the league right now, and if there’s any player you wouldn’t trade for Auston Matthews in fantasy hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 21st episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato poke fun at Ridly Greig’s antics and the looming suspension for Morgan Rielly, the Rangers’ goalie conundrum between Igor Shesterkin and Jonathan Quick, and find some close in the league’s third-party audit on the hits statistic, adjusting them higher after Jason and Michael noted total hits were a lot lower this season in previous episodes. We then answer all your mailbag questions before making the sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special mailbag episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the two big trades with Elias Lindholm going to the Canucks and Sean Monahan going to the Jets, the Kings firing Todd McLellan and answer all of our listener and reader questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 19th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss etiquette in fantasy hockey and whether blocking – picking up a player so your opponent can’t – is a good strategy or poor form. They provide player updates for Zach Parise, Patrik Laine, Filip Chytil and run down four teams you should target or fade following the All-Star Game. They also discuss trading Timo Meier and Alex Ovechkin, riding high on Ilya Samsonov and maybe dumping the struggling Samuel Ersson before making their sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 18th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato open with the Leafs-Canucks game and how Ilya Samsonov can change the trajectory of the Leafs’ season before diving into the Isles’ coaching change with the hiring of Patrick Roy, and it how it can impact the fantasy values of Ilya Sorokin and Semyon Varlamov. The discussion moves to Corey Perry, who’s expected to join the Oilers, and Artturi Lehkonen, who’s set to return to the Avalanche lineup this week. The Kings have some trouble in net with Cam Talbot struggling, but young forwards Wyatt Johnston of the Stars and Juraj Slafkovsky of the Canadiens both see big boosts in fantasy value with their new roles on the top line for their respective teams. As always, the episode finishes with their sleeper and keeper picks for Week 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 17th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the fantasy impact of the Jamie Drysdale trade, a slew of injuries to centers across the league including the Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel, the Jets’ Mark Scheifele and the Senators’ Josh Norris, and who could replace them, followed by a lengthy, not-so-quick lightning round of goalies to roster for the rest of the season with a spotlight on Devils rookie netminder Nico Daws. Week 15 promises to be busy, so listen to the end for our sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 16th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato return from their holiday break to some bad news: Connor Bedard’s broken jaw and Jack Hughes’ upper-body injury. We break down what it means for their teams and run through a list of goalies, defensemen and forwards who demand your attention, answer a reader question about swapping goalies during a live fantasy matchup before finishing with your sleeper and keeper picks for Week 14. It’s good to be back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 15th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato begin by thanking their listeners and wishing them a good holiday season. With Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on Mondays, the podcast will take a short two-week break. But, before we leave, Jason and Michael recap the week’s news, from the goalie landscape to coaching bumps following another coaching change, and a recap of our best and worst predictions from the pre-season and look ahead to 2024. Happy holidays and see you on Jan. 8! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 14th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato dig deep into Patrick Kane’s Red Wings debut and the fantasy fallout for players who’ve recently been injured, including Dylan Larkin, Boone Jenner, Joseph Woll, Jacob Markstrom and Philipp Grubauer. The focus shifts to Sam Reinhart and Matthew Tkachuk’s divergent seasons with the Panthers and the Hurricanes’ season-long struggles before making their sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 13th episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato wonder how much goalie goals should be worth in fantasy hockey after Tristan Jarry scored the first in Penguins history on Thursday. The Pens are also making an interesting change on the power play, adding Kris Letang back to the top unit and dropping Bryan Rust. With one-quarter of the NHL already over, Jason and Michael also discuss who’s been the best, the worst and the most surprising of the fantasy season before making their sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 12th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss a slew of struggling players, including Elias Pettersson, Andrei Kuzmenko, Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, Jason Robertson and the Penguins power play. They also provide fantasy implications with Taylor Hall out for the year and the returns of Andrei Vasilevskiy, Gabe Vilardi and Patrick Kane. Charlie Lindgren, Alex Lyon and Jonathan Quick dominate the goalie talk before finishing off with the weekly sleepers and keepers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 11th episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato begin with some news on the injury front: Barrett Hayton and Tage Thompson out for multiple weeks and the returns of Aaron Ekblad and Brandon Montour. How does it affect Logan Cooley, Casey Mittelstadt and Oliver Ekman-Larsson? We run through players whose fantasy value are quickly declining (Johnny Gaudreau, Patrik Laine) and climbing (Cole Perfetti, Alexis Lafreniere) before making our sleeper and keeper players of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 10th episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato name the winner of the survivor pool (congrats Jim!) over a messy, upset-heavy weekend. The pod kicks off with news of Jay Woodcroft’s firing and its impact on the Oilers and an extended discussion with goalies, including Stuart Skinner’s rest-of-season value, Dustin Wolf’s season debut and a rapid fire who-would-you-rather-roster segment on tandems in Carolina, Detroit, Toronto, Buffalo and Anaheim. As always, we finish with the sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the ninth episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss the rash of injuries that have hit the NHL, including Jack Hughes, Adam Fox and Nicklas Backstrom, and who might replace their minutes. They also discuss why Cam Talbot and Quinton Byfield are excellent pickups right now, and the changing power play units for the Red Wings and Wild before making their sleeper and keeper picks of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the eighth episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss teams that may not be as good or as bad as we originally thought. The episode includes Leo Carlsson’s load management and Frank Vatrano’s hot streak with the Anaheim Ducks, two-defensemen power plays, the struggling Alberta teams, Joey Daccord taking over the Seattle Kraken net and our weekly sleepers and keepers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the seventh episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato wonder when it’s time to panic when certain players underperform, such as Alex Ovechkin or the Kraken forwards. They discuss Connor McDavid’s injury and its impact throughout the Oilers lineup as they struggle to win games, and also the potential dawn of the Joseph Woll era in Leafsland before finishing off with our weekly sleepers and keepers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the sixth episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato update listeners on their survivor pool and take stock of a busy Week 1 with their observations, overreactions, and sleepers and keepers for the week. We touch on Connor Bedard’s debut, Erik Karlsson and the Pens power play, Victor Hedman and John Klingberg as top quarterbacks for their respective teams and discuss why Daniel Sprong will be a good pick in a busy Week 2 for the Red Wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy holiday Monday, hockey fans, and welcome to the start of a new NHL fantasy hockey season with The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers podcast. In the fifth episode of this podcast with fantasy hockey experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato, they discuss some pre-season storylines, including Matt Coronato in a top-six spot with the Flames, Evan Rodrigues on the Panthers’ top line and Nikolaj Ehlers, once again, stuck on PP2. We’ll answer some reader questions in our weekly mailbag and for some lighthearted fun, we bring in producer Connor Somerville to join us in a five-round Thanksgiving draft where each person takes turns selecting a dish for their dinner plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fourth episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato preview the Atlantic Division and answer the burning questions for each team. Can Pavel Zacha be the Bruins’ No. 1 center? Can the Sabres overcome their porous defensive play to boost Devon Levi’s fantasy value? Does Oliver Ekman-Larsson hold up as the power-play quarterback for the Panthers? Where do you draft Andrei Vasilevskiy now that he’s going to miss eight to 10 weeks following back surgery? New episodes drop every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato preview the Metropolitan Division and answer the burning questions for each team. How will the Hurricanes handle their three-goalie rotation? When do I draft Adam Fantilli? Alexis Lafreniere or Kaapo Kakko? How good is a healthy Sean Couturier? Kris Letang and Erik Karlsson together on the power play? New episodes drop every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second episode of the THN Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato preview the Central Division and answer the burning questions for each team. What’s the ceiling for Ryan Johansen, Jonathan Drouin and Matt Duchene? Will we see Yaroslav Askarov this season? When does Joel Hofer take over? How much does Josh Morrissey regress? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the inaugural episode of The Hockey News Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, Jason Chen and Michael Amato preview the NHL's Pacific Division and the burning questions for each team. Can the Ducks or Kings goalies be trusted? Does Jonathan Huberdeau bounce back? Who's there to target among the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks’ glut of wingers? New episodes drop every Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices