NHL Fantasy on Ice

National Hockey League

Nick Alberga and Jake Hahn have the 24/7/365 pulse of the fantasy hockey world. Whether you play daily fantasy or are in a season-long league or pool, the NHL Fantasy on Ice crew, including fantasy gurus Pete Jensen and Chris Meaney, brings the knowledge and advice to give you an edge over your competition. The hosts also dip their toes into the ever-growing world of sports betting.

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20 episodes
Updated July 9

Episodes20

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July 9 · 42 min
2026-27 preview: Brady Tkachuk trade, McKenna, more moves
The guys catch up after all the biggest offseason moves to break down the fantasy impact of Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna, signing Sergei Bobrovsky and trading for Darren Raddysh. Other topics discussed include whether the Washington Capitals are the deepest team in the NHL after their offseason upgrades, a fantasy stock watch for Pavel Dorofeyev going to the New York Rangers and the outlook for Bowen Byram with the Chicago Blackhawks and impact of Connor Bedard’s injury. Then, in “On the Money,” presented by Bet365.ca, the guys take an early look at betting odds and various contenders to win the Stanley Cup, Calder Trophy and more futures angles.
June 1 · 27 min
2026 Stanley Cup Final preview
Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen preview the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights with series prices, X-factors, Conn Smythe Trophy contenders, longshots and more. The guys break down the reasoning for their Cup Final picks, game-by-game leanings, series leaders in various categories, identify some key EDGE stats and predict the Cup handoff for both scenarios.
May 20 · 31 min
2026 Playoffs: Conference Finals preview
Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen preview the 2026 conference finals matchups, Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens, with reaction to all the betting odds presented by Bet365.ca. The guys discuss the case for Nathan MacKinnon, Mitch Marner, Jakub Dobes and others to win the Conn Smythe, as well as various prop angles and candidates to lead each series in key categories. The guys also give their series predictions and X-factors for each team.
May 4 · 33 min
2026 Playoffs: Second Round preview
Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen react to the biggest surprises of the first round and provide analysis on various betting odds, presented by Bet365.ca, for the second round. Topics include series prices, prop angles, Conn Smythe Trophy candidates, other futures angles and longshots for series stat leaders. The guys also give their series picks for Hurricanes-Flyers, Sabres-Canadiens, Avalanche-Wild and Golden Knights-Ducks.
April 17 · 42 min
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs preview
Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen break down all the betting angles for the 2026 postseason and preview all eight first-round series in the annual playoff preview episode, presented by Bet365.ca. Topics covered include series prices, leanings, props, picks to lead various series in goals and points, Conn Smythe Trophy contenders and longshots. The guys also give their Stanley Cup Final predictions and preview fantasy playoff pools with the hottest debates, sleepers & X-factors.
April 9 · 33 min
Early keeper, dynasty rankings for 2026-27
Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen look ahead with the most compelling debates, risers and fallers in NHL.com's top 100 fantasy rankings keeper and dynasty leagues for next season and beyond. The guys discuss the top 25-and-younger players, Macklin Celebrini, Connor Bedard, Matthew Schaefer and Lane Hutson, and also the teams with the best young cores, including the San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks. The guys also react to the late-season NHL impact of players like Porter Martone, Cole Hutson, Anton Frondell, Ilya Protas, James Hagens and more. Then, in "On the Money," via Bet365.ca, the crew covers some betting angles to wrap up the regular season.
April 6 · 32 min
Isles hire DeBoer; final fantasy pickups
After another late-season coaching change, the guys react to the New York Islanders firing Patrick Roy and hiring Pete DeBoer with four games left and discuss some potential tweaks he could make down the stretch and beyond. The guys discuss the top fantasy championship pickups, including Porter Martone, Jimmy Snuggerud and Alexander Wennberg, the Pittsburgh Penguins' elite offense and where to draft Cole Caufield in fantasy next season. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys discuss futures angles like the Hart Trophy and Pacific Division title races and their favorite sides and props for the rest of the regular season.
April 2 · 30 min
Martone's debut; Celebrini for MVP?
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney react to the Toronto Maple Leafs firing general manager Brad Treliving earlier this week and whether to consider buy-low windows on some of their top players next season. The guys and Jensen also discuss Porter Martone's encouraging NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers, the case for San Jose Sharks' superstar Macklin Celebrini as fantasy MVP, Sam Malinski as an in-house replacement for injured Cale Makar and other strategies for the fantasy playoffs. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week, weigh the Washington Capitals' playoff chances and mention some avenues for sneaky production late in the season.
March 30 · 37 min
Fantasy playoff pickups; Tortorella joins Golden Knights
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney catch up about the hottest fantasy and betting storylines around the NHL, including a late-season coaching change in Vegas as John Tortorella takes over behind the bench, Porter Martone’s potential NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers this week as they make a push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and other fantasy playoff pickups, including Connor Brown, Mikael Granlund, Zayne Parekh and Jakub Dobes. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, Michael Leboff (@TheBigLeebowski) joins the show to discuss the Golden Knights’ outlook with Tortorella, as well as the path in the Pacific and playoff race in the Western Conference. The guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week and also discuss some futures angles and a few Stanley Cup longshots from the Eastern Conference.
March 26 · 34 min
Frondell, Yakemchuk debuts; mailbag
Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen catch up about the biggest storylines around the NHL, including the impressive NHL debuts of elite prospects Anton Frondell and Carter Yakemchuk. The guys debate the most disappointing team in the NHL between the New York Rangers and Toronto Maple Leafs, discuss Steven Stamkos' bounce-back season for the Nashville Predators, react to the Ottawa Senators' late-season playoff push and also answer your mailbag questions for the rest of the fantasy playoffs. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys discuss the Jack Adams Award race, some betting angles surrounding the young Chicago Blackhawks down the stretch and give their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week.
March 23 · 32 min
Fantasy playoff pickups; Frondell's upside
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney catch up about the hottest fantasy and betting storylines around the NHL, including Anton Frondell's potential NHL debut for the Chicago Blackhawks this week, some surprising teams like the Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers being in playoff contention this late in the season and also the quirks of the fantasy playoffs schedule. Jensen joins the show to discuss fantasy playoff pickups, including Anthony Cirelli's exposure to the NHL's leading scorer Nikita Kucherov, Luke Evangelista's strong season for the Predators and Tyler Kleven's shot speed metrics leading to recent production for the Ottawa Senators. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week and also discuss some futures angles for Ilya Sorokin, the Montreal Canadiens being in danger of missing the playoffs and a few longshots to win the Eastern Conference.
March 19 · 31 min
Cole Hutson's debut; fantasy playoff mailbag
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney catch up about the biggest news around the NHL, from Sidney Crosby's return for the Pittsburgh Penguins to Cole Hutson scoring in his NHL debut for the Washington Capitals. The guys take mailbag questions on Leon Draisaitl replacement options for the rest of the regular season, goalie strategies for the fantasy playoffs and some of the biggest surprises among players traded before the deadline. Then, in "On the Money," via Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week, discuss the Edmonton Oilers' buy-low appeal after the Draisaitl injury and also Nikita Kucherov's Hart Trophy chances.
March 16 · 30 min
Fantasy playoff preview; top pickups
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney preview the first week of the fantasy hockey playoffs in most leagues and identify which schedules are best for streaming options. The guys discuss the season-ending injury to Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs and break down Washington Capitals defenseman prospect Cole Hutson signing his entry-level contract. Jensen joins the show with the top pickups of the week, including Bobby McMann's hot start since being traded to the Seattle Kraken, Hutson's upside with the Capitals, Troy Terry's impactful return and how Anze Kopitar is finishing his career strong for the Los Angeles Kings. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week and also discuss Edmonton Oilers' futures angles.
March 12 · 37 min
Fowler's upside with Canadiens; Week 20 mailbag
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney discuss Jacob Fowler’s return to the Montreal Canadiens and his ceiling down the stretch of the season. The guys highlight the fantasy playoff schedule and answer mailbag questions surrounding Jimmy Snuggerud, Conor Garland, Alexis Lafreniere and which goalies to stream. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, Zack Phillips of The Leafs Nation joins the show to discuss some futures angles including make/miss playoffs odds for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets, and the crew gives Jack Adams and Hart Trophy predictions, along with their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week.
March 9 · 34 min
2026 Trade Deadline recap, pickups
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney catch up after the NHL Trade Deadline with the fantasy and betting implications of Nazem Kadri rejoining the Colorado Avalanche, the Ducks landing John Carlson and other winners and losers from moves that happened or didn't happen. Jensen joins the show to break down the category coverage and EDGE stats surrounding some of the players who changed teams and some old/new teammate beneficiaries. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for games coming out of deadline week and discuss some make/miss playoffs odds and division title races.
March 5 · 32 min
Weegar to Utah; Week 19 mailbag
The guys catch up after the Utah Mammoth acquired defenseman MacKenzie Weegar with the fantasy impact of the move and metrics suggesting they could be a dark horse in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The crew also discusses the Dallas Stars trading for Tyler Myers, the Pacific Division landscape and various mailbag questions, including how to approach the red-hot Buffalo Sabres' goalie tandem of UPL and Alex Lyon in fantasy. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys weigh various odds shifts surrounding the Sabres, from the Atlantic Division title to the Eastern Conference and even the Stanley Cup, and give their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week.
March 2 · 32 min
Kings' coaching change; Week 19 pickups
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney react to the Los Angeles Kings' coaching change from Jim Hiller to D.J. Smith with potential fantasy beneficiaries including Anze Kopitar, Alex Laferriere, Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke. The guys also react to Matthew Schaefer reaching the 20-goal mark as an 18-year-old rookie defenseman and continue to preview the NHL Trade Deadline with potential targets for teams like the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars. Jensen joins the show to discuss the top fantasy pickups of the week, including Michael Misa, Egor Chinakhov, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Cole Perfetti. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.
February 26 · 33 min
2026 Trade Deadline preview; guest: Pagnotta
Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen catch up after the first day of NHL action following the Olympics break by answering mailbag questions and reacting to injury news around the League. The guys are joined by David Pagnotta of NHL Network and The Fourth Period to preview the NHL Trade Deadline, which is March 6 at 3 p.m. ET, identifying some fantasy-relevant players to target before potential trades and also teams that could make a big splash. Then, in “On the Money,” presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.
February 23 · 32 min
USA wins gold; Olympics reax, pickups
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney catch up after the 2026 Olympics with their biggest takeaways and surprises after the United States defeated Canada to win the gold medal. The guys discuss the renewed fantasy appeal of Connor Hellebuyck for the Winnipeg Jets and Jack Hughes for the New Jersey Devils, as well as some of the other standouts of the tournament like Macklin Celebrini, Juraj Slafkovsky, Dalibor Dvorsky and more. Jensen joins the show to discuss fantasy pickups with Olympics momentum, including Gabriel Landeskog, Philipp Grubauer, J.J. Moser, Joel Armia and others. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys discuss some futures angles including make/miss playoffs odds for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers and others, how Zach Werenski is making a strong case for the Norris Trophy and preview Artemi Panarin's upcoming debut for the Los Angeles Kings.
February 9 · 38 min
Olympic Winter Games 2026 preview
Hahn, Meaney and Jensen preview the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in terms of fantasy hockey pools and betting angles. The guys discuss the NHL.com/Fantasy rankings for pools counting the entire tournament and also the X-factors, sleepers and bounce-back candidates from different countries as they head to Italy. Other topics discussed include line combinations, 4 Nations Face-Off recollections and key injury updates entering the Olympics. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the crew gives their favorite sides, futures, long shots and potential team and tournament leaders in various stat categories, as well as their podium picks to win gold, silver and bronze medals.