Episodes

  • Trade Recap: Mikko Rantanen Struggling, J.T. Miller Thriving; IR Stashes Before 4 Nations

    Trade Recap: Mikko Rantanen Struggling, J.T. Miller Thriving; IR Stashes Before 4 Nations
    Feb 10 2025
    In the 54th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato check in on the biggest trades of the past two weeks and see how Mikko Rantanen (07:41), J.T. Miller (12:38) and others are faring with their new teams. We discuss some potential IR stashes while the NHL takes a two-week break for 4 Nations (42:21), answer your mailbag questions (50:25) and finish with trivia corner (01:01:27). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Miller To Rangers; Granlund To Stars; Flames, Flyers Swap Forwards

    Miller To Rangers; Granlund To Stars; Flames, Flyers Swap Forwards
    Feb 3 2025
    In the 53rd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato break down a flurry of major trades with huge fantasy implications across the league: the Rangers acquiring J.T. Miller (00:26), the Stars acquiring Mikael Granlund (19:09), and the Flames and Flyers swapping a pair of forwards (25:14). We also rundown a list of injuries including the Wild’s Kaprizov (39:18), Islanders’ Barzal (44:53) and Utah’s Cooley (50:12), and finish with mailbag (56:37) and trivia corner, featuring a guest appearance from Luka Doncic (01:04:25). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Big Trade! Hurricanes Acquire Rantanen and Hall, Avalanche Receive Necas

    Big Trade! Hurricanes Acquire Rantanen and Hall, Avalanche Receive Necas
    Jan 27 2025
    In the 52nd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato break down Friday night’s blockbuster trade in detail with the Canes getting Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall, and the Avs getting Martin Necas (00:30). Who benefits and who loses? Can Nathan MacKinnon carry this team himself? How will Rantanen’s minutes get affected? Then it’s news around the league, mailbag and trivia corner (31:40)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Klingberg Joins The Oilers And A Potential McDavid Suspension, And The Penguins’ New Goalie Rotation

    Klingberg Joins The Oilers And A Potential McDavid Suspension, And The Penguins’ New Goalie Rotation
    Jan 20 2025
    In the 51st episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato open with Alex Nedeljkovic’s goal and lament the lack of fantasy points for goalies in player categories (03:01). This must change! We also discuss John Klingberg joining the Oilers and a potential suspension for Connor McDavid (12:15), the Penguins waiving Tristan Jarry (05:16) and some noteworthy news, including the returns of Devon Levi and Frederik Andersen (19:09), John Tavares’ injury (34:54) and J.T. Miller’s fantasy value (38:29). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Injury Updates and Mediocre Power Play Quarterbacks

    Injury Updates and Mediocre Power Play Quarterbacks
    Jan 13 2025
    In the 50th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato tackle the biggest topics across the league, including injuries to Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan (06:40), Red Wings goalie Alex Lyon (09:31), Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and more (29:20). Who steps up in their place? Are any of the backup power play quarterbacks in Uvis Balinskis and Declan Chisholm worth rostering (20:49)? Our condolences also to our listeners and those affected by the wildfires in the L.A. area. Stay safe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Canucks Drama, Ovechkin’s Record Chase, Askarov Rises

    Canucks Drama, Ovechkin’s Record Chase, Askarov Rises
    Jan 6 2025
    In the 49th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato catch on news over the holidays, starting with the J.T. Miler-Elias Pettersson drama gripping the Canucks (03:40) and Alex Ovechkin’s chase for Gertzky’s record (11:01). We also discuss the Ducks and Hurricanes PP QB situation (18:29), Jakub Dobes’ stunning start for the Canadiens (33:37), and Yaroslav Askarov’s ascension to No. 1 status for the Sharks (46:23). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Rangers Roster Turnover Continues, The Canucks’ Internal Struggle

    Rangers Roster Turnover Continues, The Canucks’ Internal Struggle
    Dec 23 2024
    In the 48th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato discuss the Rangers trading Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken (02:59), Matt Murray’s return to the Leafs (09:38), Yaroslav Askarov’s bid for more playing time in the Sharks’ crease (14:33), the impact of the reported rift between Canucks stars Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller (16:55), the Blackhawks’ improvement under Anders Sorensen - Ilya Mikheyev scored! (23:15) - Steven Stamkos playing center again for the Predators (26:59), and answer your mailbag questions (40:52). The podcast is taking a break and will return Jan. 6, 2025. Happy holidays to you all and thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Recapping Blackwood-Georgiev Swap; Pens Flying, Preds Losing Bite

    Recapping Blackwood-Georgiev Swap; Pens Flying, Preds Losing Bite
    Dec 16 2024
    In the 47th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato recap the Blues acquiring Cam Fowler (02:16) and the Avalanche trading Alexandar Georgiev to the Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood (08:57). We also discuss Anthony Stolarz’s injury (15:34), Thatcher Demko’s return (21:38), Tristan Jarry and the Penguins’ recent improvement (24:37), and how Roman Josi’s injury will hurt the struggling Predators even more (33:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins