Delving deep into fantasy hockey strategy, the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey podcast will challenge the way you think about the game and help you to build your own process as a fantasy manager. Whether your interest is in learning how to apply the Apples & Ginos #ZeroG draft strategy or exploiting your league‘s scoring settings, this is the place to gain an edge on your leaguemates you can‘t find anywhere else.
Our 2026-27 fantasy hockey projections series continues with the Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. Blake and Nate break down every fantasy-relevant player on all four teams, covering projected lines, power-play roles, coaching impact, breakout potential, draft-day value and the biggest differences between their projections. Is Roope Hintz being overlooked? What happens to Detroit if Dylan Larkin is traded? Can Matthew Savoie or Isaac Howard earn a meaningful role in Edmonton? And how should fantasy managers approach Florida’s loaded lineup featuring Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk, Aleksander Barkov and Sam Reinhart? Plus, is Nate too bullish on "The Rat" Brad Marchand? A new tattoo bet may be on the line. Blake and Nate also reveal their top three fantasy targets from each team. Timestamps: 1:57 — Dallas Stars 41:56 — Detroit Red Wings 1:18:50 — Edmonton Oilers 1:50:55 — Florida Panthers 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
The 2026-27 projections series continues with the Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets! Nate and Blake project every fantasy-relevant player across all four teams, breaking down expected lines, power-play deployment, offseason additions and potential draft-day value. Can Nikolaj Ehlers continue his rush dominance in Carolina? How will Patrick Kane and Bowen Byram affect Connor Bedard’s Blackhawks? Where do Nazem Kadri and Gabriel Landeskog fit in Colorado? And can Valeri Nichushkin help unlock another level from Adam Fantilli and Kirill Marchenko? The guys also reveal their biggest projection disagreements and top three fantasy targets from each team. Let’s get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
The annual Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Projections Series is back! Nate and Blake begin their journey through all 32 NHL teams with the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres and Calgary Flames. They break down every fantasy-relevant player, projected line combinations, power-play deployment, coaching impact and offseason changes before revealing their three favourite fantasy targets from each team. Can Leo Carlsson take another major step? Where will JJ Peterka fit in Boston? Is Zach Benson ready to break out? And who will claim Calgary’s PP1 quarterback role between Simon Nemec and Zayne Parekh? Players discussed include Leo Carlsson, Cutter Gauthier, Beckett Sennecke, David Pastrnak, JJ Peterka, Morgan Geekie, James Hagens, Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Zach Benson, Josh Doan, Matt Coronato, Zayne Parekh and more. Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
Draft season has officially begun. Blake, Nate, Brian and Evan are joined by eight Apples & Ginos listeners for our first live fantasy hockey mock draft of the 2026–27 season. The group completes a full 12-team points-league draft using official APL scoring. We break down our strategies in real time, debate early player values and react to the reaches, steals, positional runs and difficult decisions that shaped the draft. Who built the best roster—and which picks will look completely different by the time the season begins? Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
Nate and Blake dig into ten of the most surprising statistics from last season—and what each one could mean for fantasy hockey in 2026-27. Can the historically dominant Edmonton and Dallas power plays maintain their success? Is Colorado’s man advantage destined for a major bounceback? How did Pittsburgh go from projected lottery team to one of the NHL’s highest-scoring offences, and was any of it sustainable? The guys also examine a potential Los Angeles offensive turnaround, the teams most likely to regress from elevated shooting percentages and whether Ottawa’s strong defensive process could fuel a Linus Ullmark rebound. On the player side, they discuss Dylan Cozens’ elite post-Olympics chance creation, Auston Matthews’ underlying dominance, Logan Cooley’s 100-point potential and the remarkable numbers behind Matthew Schaefer’s historic rookie season. Ten shocking stats. Ten major questions. Plenty of implications for your next fantasy draft. Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
Kevin Woodley from NHL.com and InGoal Magazine joins Apples & Ginos to break down one of the most difficult positions to project in fantasy hockey: goalies. In this episode, we dig into the chaotic NHL goalie market, including major offseason moves, new team fits, and what happened to some of fantasy’s biggest goalie names last season. Kevin shares his perspective on Connor Hellebuyck, Linus Ullmark, Sergei Bobrovsky, Jacob Markstrom, Devon Levi, Frederik Andersen, Stuart Skinner, and more. Then we get to the names fantasy managers really need to know: the under-the-radar goalies who could become relevant before most of your league sees it coming. If you’re trying to avoid overpaying for goalies while still finding real upside, this is a must-listen. NHL fantasy hockey, goalie targets, bouncebacks, sleepers, and advanced goalie analysis with one of the best in the business. Now, let's GET to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
The 2026 NHL offseason has been absolute chaos, and Blake and Evan are here to sift through the rubble. In this episode, we break down the fantasy hockey fallout from a wild stretch of offer sheets, signings, extensions, and trades — including Leo Carlsson’s massive offer sheet with the Flyers, John Carlson to Tampa Bay, Frederik Andersen to Edmonton, Bobrovsky to Toronto, Boone Jenner to Washington, Anders Lee to Utah, Bowen Byram’s huge Blackhawks deal, Ivan Demidov’s Canadiens extension, Trocheck to the Mammoth, Nurse to the Sharks, and more. Which moves actually matter for fantasy? Which players gained real opportunity? Which situations are now too messy to trust? And which offseason headlines could change the way we draft next season? Dear god. Let’s get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
In this episode Nate is joined by Victor Nuño of Dobber Prospects, McKeen's Hockey, and the Fantasy Hockey Life podcast to discuss the 2026 NHL Draft. They discuss all things from draft-day surprises to late-round sleepers to goalie drafting strategy, and Victor highlights his favourites above consensus. Victor Nuño on X: https://x.com/VictorNuno12 Fantasy Hockey Life Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fantasy-hockey-life--3548456 Fantasy Hockey Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyHockeyLife The Journey on Dobber Hockey: https://dobberhockey.com/category/hockey-home/the-journey/ McKeen's Hockey: https://www.mckeenshockey.com/ 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - Overall Class Strength 05:21 - Tiering at the Top 09:12 - NHL-Ready or Not? 13:51 - Top Defensemen 20:09 - Victor's Top 10 Ranks 26:31 - Offensive Potential 34:20 - Banger League Studs 38:55 - Surprising Selections 42:35 - Great Player/Team Fit 46:29 - Top Goalies to Know 50:38 - Late Round Sleepers 52:53 - Real Life vs Fantasy We’ll dig into deployment, linemates, playoff production, microstats, sustainability, and what it all means for 2026-27 fantasy hockey drafts. Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637 All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos #FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #NHLDraft #NHLDraft2026 #Dynasty #DynastyFantasyHockey #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
In this episode, Nate and Blake break down the fantasy hockey impact of the latest NHL trades and signings. We look past the real-world hockey headlines to tell you exactly how these moves affect player values, line combinations, and power-play time. Whether you need to make a trade in your league or adjust your draft strategy, we have you covered with the ultimate winners and losers of these blockbusters. Timestamps for deals discussed: 00:00 - Intro 02:37 - Signings 13:42 - Samoskevich to SEA 17:46 - Tkachuk to FLA 24:59 - Nemec to CGY 32:07 - Eklund to OTT 35:43 - Kyrou to WSH 40:32 - Tuch to WSH 44:26 - Byram to CHI 51:54 - Nichushkin to CBJ 55:50 - Zellweger to BUF 1:00:06 - McTavish to STL 1:03:22 - Peterka to BOS 1:09:38 - Dorofeyev to NYR 1:17:22 - Draft vibes We’ll dig into deployment, linemates, playoff production, microstats, sustainability, and what it all means for 2026-27 fantasy hockey drafts. Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637 All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos #FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
Byron Bader of HockeyProspecting.com returns to the show to break down his updated 2026 NHL Draft rankings, his latest model changes, and the prospects fantasy hockey managers need to know. We discuss NHL equivalency, how Byron’s model evaluates offensive upside, and why players like Carson Carels, Chase Reid, Caleb Malhotra, Tynan Lawrence, Viggo Bjorck, Keaton Verhoeff, Daxon Rudolph and Ryan Lin are so interesting for dynasty leagues. Plus, Byron gives us his favorite targets, darkhorse picks, and the players he’d be drafting for fantasy hockey dynasty squads. 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs may have changed the fantasy hockey outlook for a handful of players heading into next season. In this episode, Blake looks at the playoff performers who separated themselves from the pack — and what their postseason runs could mean for 2026-27 fantasy hockey drafts. Mitch Marner went nuclear in Vegas and may still be undervalued because of old playoff narratives. Brett Howden turned a bigger role into a monster goal-scoring run. Carolina’s second line of Jackson Blake, Taylor Hall, and Logan Stankoven looked like a legitimate weapon. Leo Carlsson flashed superstar upside. And Zach Benson may have played his way into a bigger role in Buffalo. Were these just playoff heaters, or did we get an early look at next year’s fantasy hockey values? Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
Nate breaks down all of the most fantasy-relevant offseason moves so far, including the monster Darren Raddysh sign-and-trade to Toronto, and the shocking hire of Ryan Craig in Las Vegas. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Raddysh to Leafs 08:36 - Colton to Predators 10:01 - Woll to Flyers; Andrae to Leafs 12:45 - Karlsson & Terry injuries 14:03 - In-season coaching changes: Bowness & DeBoer 17:20 - Ryan Craig in Vegas 20:11 - Manny Malhotra in Vancouver 23:26 - Peter Laviolette in Los Angeles 26:48 - Mike Babcock in Edmonton 30:09 - Jim Hiller in Toronto 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637 All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos #FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
Contract years can create some interesting fantasy hockey opportunities — but not every player chasing a new deal is automatically a breakout candidate. In this episode, we look at eight contract-year players who should be on fantasy managers’ radar heading into 2026-27. We break down the upside, risk, team context, role questions, and fantasy value for Bowen Byram, Nico Hischier, Jimmy Snuggerud, Ross Colton, Alex DeBrincat, Luke Evangelista, Ivan Demidov, and Zeev Buium. Are these players legitimate draft targets, dynasty buys, or just names to monitor as the offseason unfolds? Let us know what you think. Are you a believer in the contract-year boost? Give us a follow on Spotify if you haven't already so you don't miss our new offseason content! Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
It's the offseason, and every dynasty and keeper fantasy manager is looking to improve their team heading into 2026-27. A key way to improve is to identify potential trade targets who may be undervalued by their current managers. In this episode of the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Nate identifies a group of players who are very likely to improve their dynasty stock in 2026-27 and are worth trading for right now. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Matvei Michkov 08:06 - Matthew Knies 11:01 - Luke Hughes 14:52 - Elias Pettersson 17:25 - Matt Coronato 20:17 - Jack Quinn 24:15 - Cole Perfetti 27:32 - Auston Matthews 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637 All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos #FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
Blake and Nate fire up the fantasy hockey trade machine for one of the more chaotic offseason episodes yet. In this one, we each bring four made-up NHL trades that could completely shake up the fantasy hockey landscape. Some are realistic, some are unhinged, and some would probably cause a full fanbase meltdown — but every deal comes back to the same question: who wins and who loses for fantasy? We dig into hypothetical deals involving Dylan Larkin to Boston, Jordan Kyrou to Columbus, Brady Tkachuk to San Jose, Simon Nemec to Philadelphia, Vincent Trocheck to Minnesota, Ross Colton to Toronto, Elias Pettersson to Seattle, and Jason Robertson to Anaheim. Would Larkin unlock another level for David Pastrnak? Could Brady Tkachuk be the perfect winger for Macklin Celebrini? Would Pettersson get a much-needed reset in Seattle? And what would Jason Robertson do to Anaheim’s already exciting young core? This is a fun one: fake trades, real fantasy fallout, and plenty of debate along the way. Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
It's the offseason, and every dynasty and keeper fantasy manager is looking to improve their team heading into 2026-27. One of the best ways to accomplish that is to figure out which players might command a trade price that they never will again. In this episode of the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Nate identifies a group of players who may have put their best work on record in 2025-26 - and therefore might be at their peak in terms of dynasty value. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 02:47 - Morgan Geekie 06:27 - Charlie McAvoy 09:37 - Shayne Gostisbehere 13:31 - Evgeni Malkin 16:03 - Anthony Mantha 19:24 - Drake Batherson 22:49 - Steven Stamkos 25:10 - Cole Caufield 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637 All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos #FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff joins Blake to break down the early names to know for the 2026 NHL Draft . We dig into standout performances from the Men’s World Championship, including Viggo Bjorck, Ivar Stenberg, Alberts Smits, and Tomas Galvas , before looking ahead to the NHL Combine in Buffalo and how much that process can shift draft stock. Then we get into the top of the draft, potential team fits, the deep group of defensemen in the class, and which prospects could eventually matter for fantasy hockey. Steven also shares thoughts on Wyatt Cullen, Maddox Dagenais, Alexander Command, the Ruck brothers , first-round sleepers, later-round upside bets, and which recent draft picks could provide future fantasy value. A must-listen for dynasty, keeper, and prospect draft managers looking to get ahead of the market. Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
Some players don’t completely disappear — they just fall out of the fantasy hockey conversation. In this episode, Blake and Nate dig into a group of forgotten players who could still matter for fantasy in 2026-27. We look at what happened last season, why the hype faded, whether the underlying profile still gives us hope, and what fantasy managers should do with these names heading into next year’s drafts. Are they bounce-back candidates? Draft-day values? Formerly exciting names we need to let go of? Or players the fantasy community may be forgetting too soon? Players discussed include Matt Coronato, Adam Fox, Aleksander Barkov, Victor Hedman, Arseny Gritsyuk, Artyom Levnshunov, Mason McTavish and Jordan Kyrou. Perfect for managers already thinking about 2026-27 fantasy hockey rankings, sleepers, bounce backs, draft values, and potential buy-low targets. Let's get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
The Olympic break came and went… and then these five players took off. In this episode, Blake digs into five players who broke out offensively after the Olympic break and asks the fantasy question that actually matters: can we trust it next season? We’re comparing each player’s pre- and post-break production, then looking under the hood to figure out what changed. Was it more ice time? Better linemates? A new power-play role? Increased shot volume? Better team offense? Or just a late-season heater that fantasy managers need to be careful with? If you’re already thinking about next year’s draft board, these are the types of players who can either become major values… or major traps. Let’s get to BIZ. 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
Corey Sznajder of All Three Zones is back on Apples & Ginos to help us look past the boxscore and better understand the process behind fantasy hockey production. In this episode, Blake talks with Corey about the microstats that can help us identify real breakouts, future production, and potential fool’s gold. We dig into zone entries with chances, shot assists, chance assists, transition play, rush offense, and the under-the-hood indicators that can change how we evaluate players. We also get Corey’s thoughts on a wide range of fascinating fantasy hockey names, including Matt Coronato, Will Smith, Ivan Demidov, Matvei Michkov and more. Plus, we discuss playoff standouts, the Hurricanes’ surprising second line, the Ducks’ young talent, and which young players Corey is most excited about moving forward. If you want to understand which players have the process to support a fantasy breakout, this one is for you. Let’s get to BIZ! 🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos 💬 Join the community: Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2a Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinos Blake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos 🎧 Listen to the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637 All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos #FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
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