After another recording issue when we recorded on Wednesday, we're finally back! Reid joins me to run down all of the injuries around the NHL. While this is happening, a trade happens! We give you our instant analysis to the trade between the Anaheim Ducks and New Jersey Devils involving Sami Vatanen and Adam Henrique. After that, we discuss the first line for Vegas doing extremely well, the return of Carey Price, and some players who have performed admirably to start the season but haven't received the credit they deserve. To close things, we make Three Point Challenge picks. Be sure to make your picks in the comments section below. All of that and more in the latest edition of The Razzball Hockey Podcast!
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Well, this was supposed to be a podcast but as I was about to upload it, I realized there was some technical difficulties in the recording. Some of Reid's recording somehow disappeared so there were a couple prolonged periods of silence from when he was talking. I apologize for that so I'll summarize what we were thankful for during the podcast. I was thankful for a sneaky good Calder race, coaches rolling their top lines to make up for lack of depth, Vegas being relevant, and Rasmus Dahlin headlining a solid 2018 draft at the top. Reid was thankful for the Oilers being bad to punish Peter Chiarelli's awful decision making, teams being rewarded for having speed and skill, along with Johnny Gaudreau. We also made Three Point Challenge picks for both Wednesday's and Friday's Games. Reid took Tavares on Wednesday with Hall on Friday while I took Forsberg and Eichel respectively. Be sure to make your picks in the comments section below. Here are some streamers for tonight:
Podcast: “You Like How Seamless That Was!?”
November 14, 2017 | 2017-18 Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy Hockey Podcast | 14 Commentsby: Viz
Reid joins me per usual to hit on a wide range of topics. After running down the latest injuries, we have a free flowing conversation talking about the latest trends around the NHL and what to make of them going forward. Among the talking points are Blake Wheeler's dominance, the Rangers hot streak, elite goaltenders turning it around and Jason Zucker's hot streak. As always, we wrap things up with our picks for the Three Point Challenge. Be sure to make your pick below. All of that and more on the latest edition of the Razzball Hockey Podcast!
Podcast: “The Biggest Regular Season Trade Since ???”
November 7, 2017 | 2017-18 Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy Hockey Podcast | 6 Commentsby: Viz
After months of waiting, Matt Duchene has finally been traded! We spend almost the entire episode breaking down the recent blockbuster where Duchene moved to Ottawa, Kyle Turris went to Nashville, and Colorado received a pile of future assets. Who won and lost the trade for both now and the long term? What can Samuel Girard, Shane Bowers and Vladislav Kamenev bring to the table for Colorado? What is the fantasy impact for these players along with their new linemates? Every angle is looked at thoroughly to give you in-depth analysis on this trade. After that, we make our picks for The Three Point Challenge. Be sure to make your pick in the comments section below. All of that and more on the latest edition of the Razzball Hockey Podcast!
Podcast: Taking A Ride On The Struggle Bus
October 31, 2017 | 2016-17 Fantasy Hockey | 7 Commentsby: Viz
Reid joins me as always to take a look at players who are on the struggle bus. After we run down the injuries, and sadly there are a lot of them (poor Vegas), the focus shifts to players around the league who were high fantasy draft picks that have been underwhelming or flat out disappointing. Five forwards, five defensemen and eight goaltenders are discussed and graded on a 1-10 scale on how worried we are about them going forward. From there, we do The Three Point Challenge for Thursday's games discussing each game since it's the next big slate on the schedule. Be sure to make your pick in the comments section below. All of that and more on the latest edition of the Razzball Hockey Podcast!
Podcast: “It’s Good To Be Back Baby!”
October 24, 2017 | 2017-18 Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy Hockey Podcast | 19 Commentsby: Viz
After two weeks, Reid and I are back! We start off with a injury rundown focusing on a bunch of goalies that went down on top of Patrick Eaves being diagnosed with an extremely rare disorder. Then we talk about teams that have started off very well and whether we're buying or selling the hot start. The opposite end of the spectrum is looked at next with how high our panic level is for five teams that started poorly. We do another buy/sell with regards to individual players before making our picks for the Three Point Challenge. Be sure to make your pick in the comments section below. All of that and more on the latest edition of the Razzball Hockey Podcast!
Podcast: Early Surprises, Disappointments and Standouts
October 12, 2017 | 2017-18 Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy Hockey Podcast, Streamers | 21 Commentsby: Viz
We have actual hockey to talk about! After Reid gets me to voice my displeasure with the USMNT for a couple minutes, we get to some teams who have had hot starts, notably the Vegas Golden Knights. After running down the list of surprises and disappointments, we zoom in and look at individual players who have stood out, positively or negatively, in the early going and how that's impacting our fantasy decisions going forward. We wrap things up with a preview of Thursday's games and bring back The Three Point Challenge! Be sure to make your picks in the comments section below. All of that and more on the latest edition of the Razzball Hockey Podcast!
Podcast: Eastern Conference Over/Unders and Prop Bets
September 29, 2017 | Fantasy Hockey Podcast | 30 Commentsby: Viz
Although this podcast isn't directly about fantasy hockey, it's one of my favorite of the year. Reid joins me as always to look at the over/under totals for every team in the Eastern Conference. We talk about each team, whether we like the over or under, and if we are confident enough to actually bet it. We also look at the division odds, Eastern Conference championship and Stanley Cup odds for the necessary teams along with prices for the Hart Trophy. All of that and more in the latest edition of the Razzball Hockey Podcast brought to you by LeagueSafe!
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Podcast: Time For Reid To Rip My Rankings!
September 21, 2017 | 2017-18 Fantasy Hockey, 2017-18 Fantasy Hockey Rankings, Fantasy Hockey Podcast | 15 Commentsby: Viz
It's Reid's favorite episode when he gets to tear apart my rankings! We start off recapping all of the latest news, notably Anaheim and Ottawa, two Conference Finalists from a year ago, already being gutted by injuries. After that, the new rule changes are discussed and if there is any impact in fantasy. Then Reid gets his turn bringing up his biggest qualms with my rankings and I get to defend myself. At least he said I don't have anything as crazy as some of ESPN's rankings! All of that and more in the latest edition of the Razzball Hockey Podcast brought to you by League Safe!
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Podcast: 2017-18 NHL Pacific Division Preview
September 14, 2017 | 2017-18 Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy Hockey Podcast |by: Viz
Reid joins me after his trip to California to discuss the Pacific Division. After I discuss the RCL's being launched, we look at each team and decide if they should be better, worse, or the same for the upcoming season. Afterwards, we look at players that could break out, continue to progress or guys that will regress. To conclude, each of us predict the final standings for the division. There are a couple teams that both of us like more than consensus and a couple that we are down on. All of that and more on the latest edition of the Razzball Hockey Podcast brought to you by League Safe!
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Podcast: 2017-18 NHL Central Division Preview
August 29, 2017 | 2017-18 Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy Hockey Podcast | 4 Commentsby: Viz
The NHL's Central Division saw the division winner from 2015-16 miss the playoffs last season, the 2016-17 division winner lost in the first round to the 4th place team who went on to make the Cup finals. Once again, the Central is loaded with offensive talent which is great for our fantasy teams. Reid and I talk about which teams got better and worse, breakout players, players who will regress and then our predicted order of finish for 2017-18. I even steal Reid's hot take by having the same take first! All of those topics and more on the latest edition of the Razzball NHL Hockey Podcast brought to you by League Safe!
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Podcast: 2017-18 Metropolitan Division Preview
August 23, 2017 | 2017-18 Fantasy Hockey, Fantasy Hockey Podcast |by: Viz
After a few minutes of talking about the solar eclipse, Reid and I get to talking about what everybody wants, hockey! Today, we preview the Metro Division. What teams got better and who got worse? We pick players on each team that we like to break out and regress for this fantasy season along with some sleepers that we like throughout the division. Things get wrapped up with each of us predicting the final standings in the Metropolitan for the upcoming season. Reid has a couple bold predictions! All of that and more in the latest edition of the Razzball Hockey Podcast brought to you by League Safe!
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