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Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey
Fantasy Hockey
NHL
Zero G Draft Strategy
Austin Matthews
Clayton Keller
Nikita Kucherov
JT Miller
Injuries
Jack Hughes
Jesper Bratt
Anaheim Ducks
Buffalo Sabres
Tage Thompson
Kirill Kaprizov
Dallas Stars
Connor Mcdavid
Florida Panthers
Dylan Holloway
NHL Fantasy Hockey
New York Rangers

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 ... more

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The 2026-27 Projections Series continues with four more teams: the New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators.

Nate and Blake break down every fantasy-relevant pla... more

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Fantasy hockey draft season rolls on — and this time, we’re switching to categories.

Evan and Brian are joined by 10 Apples & Ginos listeners for a full 12-team LIVE CATS league mock draft, pu... more

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The 2026-27 Projections Series continues with the Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators.

Nate and Blake break down the fantasy outlook for every relevan... more

Fantasy hockey draft season is heating up!

For our second mock draft of the season, nine Apples & Ginos listeners join Ryan, Brian, and Evan for a complete 12-team points-league draft using official APL scoring.

Follow every pick as the group tests... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Ellis
Associate editor and prospect analyst for Daily Faceoff
Daily Faceoff
Episode: 2026 NHL Draft Risers & Fantasy Gems with Steven Ellis
Blake Creamer
Special guest, discussed puzzling players and matchup strategies
Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast
Episode: What to Do With the MOST Puzzling Players in Fantasy Hockey - Week 23
Louis Boulet
LB Hockey analytics expert, data viz designer
LB Hockey (lbhockey.com)
Episode: Hidden Gems: 6 Players Under 15% Rostered for Your Fantasy Hockey Playoff Push
Dimitri Filipovic
Host of the Hockey PDOcast
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Episode: Why Good Teams Can’t Score (and Who’s About to Break Out) | w/ Dimitri Filipovic
Matt Larkin
Fantasy Hockey Analyst at Daily Faceoff
Daily Faceoff
Episode: Fantasy Hockey ADP Battle | Draft Day Decisions w/ Matt Larkin (Daily Faceoff)
Jason Chen
Contributor at The Hockey News
The Hockey News
Episode: Fantasy Hockey ADP Battles! | 6 Draft Showdowns You Can’t Miss
Elan Dubrofsky
Co-host of Keeping Karlsson Podcast, Fantasy Hockey expert and software developer
Keeping Karlsson
Episode: Matthews or Pastrnak? Demko or Swayman? Fantasy Hockey ADP Battles!
Brian Arskod
A fantasy hockey fanatic and a go-to source for fantasy hockey advice
Episode: Playing for a Payday - 6 Fantasy Hockey Breakouts in a Contract Year
Punit Sharma
Writer and associate editor for Dauber Hockey
Dauber Hockey
Episode: 2025-26 Breakout Candidates That Could WIN You Your Fantasy League

Hosts

Nate Groot Nibbelink
Host of Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast
Blake Creamer
Co-host of Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 557 ratings
  • Thumbs up

    Quality pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hart in Lake Echo
    Canada16 days ago
  • Nice

    I really like the show

    The only thing I ask is for the host to please go back and listen to themselves

    Please

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rage550
    United Statesa month ago
  • The only pod you need

    Thanks to the insight Blake and Nate shared throughout the season, I won one of my leagues and finished second in the other. The pod is both informative and entertaining. Great job guys!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhilFlyer67
    United States4 months ago
  • Best of the best!

    Nate, Blake, and crew explore all angles Fantasy Hockey. Their data-driven approach is easily digestible and delivered in a highly entertaining way. The listeners get actionable advice that helps them dominate their own home leagues…. The jokes are just an added bonus! “Give it to me Neal!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kaputt21
    United States5 months ago
  • Has me hooked!

    Loved the content all season. Really helped me do well with my first fantasy hockey season and I will be back for more next year!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AZViking88
    United States5 months ago

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Fans appreciate the dynamic between Nate and Blake and the practical, strategy‑focused episodes.
Listeners praise the data‑driven approach and actionable takeaways for dominate leagues.
The show blends data‑driven fantasy hockey insights with entertaining banter, keeping content informative and fun.

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#77
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#27
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#117
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#44
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#4
Spain/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#10
Austria/Sports/Hockey

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

MUST DRAFT Rookies from the 2026 NHL Draft feat. Victor Nuño
Q: Who are some sleepers or later-round targets with fantasy upside that listeners should consider in their drafts?
Victor discusses Valued sleepers like Blyle, Hurlburt, Klepov, Nordmark with caution, and adds potential late-round picks like Villeneuve and Loftson who could surprise if development aligns.
MUST DRAFT Rookies from the 2026 NHL Draft feat. Victor Nuño
Q: Which other players could make an immediate NHL impact or at least in dynasty formats, and which teams are the best fits for fantasy value?
Victor highlights Schmitz as a strong immediate fit with the Rangers, and Bjork as a potential high-floor, early-impact player for Winnipeg, with several others like Carl's and Reed emerging due to perfect landing spots and system usage.
MUST DRAFT Rookies from the 2026 NHL Draft feat. Victor Nuño
Q: Are McKenna and Stenberg truly head and shoulders above the rest, or could the rest of the field catch up in their development and impact?
Victor argues they form a separate tier with McKenna possibly having higher scoring upside, while Stenberg may offer more all-around impact, including defensive play and penalty killing, which could translate into stronger fantasy stability.
Hidden Gems: 6 Players Under 15% Rostered for Your Fantasy Hockey Playoff Push
Q: Why is Gabe Perreault highlighted for week 22 in particular?
Week 22 features four games with four off-nights, offering a rare burst of favorable scheduling that can maximize a streamer's return if Perreault maintains PP1 time and top-six minutes.
Hidden Gems: 6 Players Under 15% Rostered for Your Fantasy Hockey Playoff Push
Q: What opportunity does Broberg offer on the Blues, and what should managers watch?
Broberg could become a true power-play quarterback if he holds and expands minutes; his opportunity hinges on Blues' playoff matchups and whether the team continues to commit to him defensively and offensively.

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What is Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven, humor‑driven show focused on fantasy hockey, strategy, and player deployment. Episodes regularly dissect projections, coaching changes, and line combinations, with a strong emphasis on advanced stats, underlying metrics, and practical drafting tweaks. The duo (with occasional guests) blends serious analysis with entertaining banter, and consistently builds a structured framework (e.g., ZeroG approach) to help listeners optimize their leagues. The format is popular among fantasy managers who value rigor, clear reasoning, and actionable takeaways, while still enjoying personality and banter that keep episodes engaging.

Noteworthy: the show leans into data‑driven decision making and multi‑episode projection series across teams,... more

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1. Steven Ellis
2. Blake Creamer
3. Louis Boulet
4. Dimitri Filipovic
5. Matt Larkin
6. Jason Chen
7. Elan Dubrofsky
8. Brian Arskod

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