Best Bob Cooley Podcasts (2024)

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NHL News Roundup: Draisaitl Signs Massive Extension | Jarvis Stays A Cane | Krug Done For Season 29:17

1h ago29:17

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Leon Draisaitl just became the NHL's highest paid player after the Edmonton Oilers forked over $112 million on an eight year extension! Draisaitl, who is entering the last year of his current contract at $8.5 million, will become the highest paid player once the new deal kicks in next season. He may not have this title for long as his teammates nex…

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Who are the Top 10 Best Goalies For Fantasy Hockey's 2024-25 Season | Skinner | Sorokin | Bobrovsky? 29:42

16h ago29:42

29:42

The 2024-25 NHL Season is one month away which also means so is fantasy hockey leagues! A crucial part of drafting your fantasy team is properly researching, scouting, and then drafting your goaltenders for the season. Goaltenders are a hot commodity... if you draft poorly, it'll be hard to pick up another off the waiver-wire. In this episode of th…

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Fantasy Hockey 2024-25 Monday Mock Draft: Drafting From The 1st & 10th Position | McDavid & Miller 35:38

1d ago35:38

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Our first Monday Mock Draft is under way and we couldn't be more excited to get the ball rolling! Flip and Steele select from the first and tenth positions in the first version of their mock draft this season, in preparation for upcoming fantasy hockey drafts. Aside from the first four positions, which should be filled by Edmonton Oilers Star forwa…

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Dan Proft: Avail his Brilliance 1:40:38

7h ago1:40:38

1:40:38

I am joined by Vanessa to talk about Dan Proft. A man who hates Chicago. Digressions include: Veggie Tales Disqualifying resume items for Chicago pols Why is Chicago so Corrupt? What Russel Brand has been up to since he divorced Katy Perry Vanessa Googles Dan Proft’s hair in real time. Show Notes: Chicago Sun-Times: Through Liberty Principles PAC, …

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Utah Hockey Club Inaugural Season | Keller Undervalued | Surging Sergachev | Cooley Breakout Season? 29:36

5d ago29:36

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WE MADE IT! We finish off the top five fantasy hockey targets from each team with the Utah Hockey Club and fortunately for us we have two experts in Cory and Brad from the Clean Hits Hockey Podcast to break it all down with us. Unanimous decision on Clayton Keller and Mikhail Sergachev coming in as the top two targets for this upcoming season, but …

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Florida Panthers Championship Fantasy Value: Tkachuk On Top | Bob Still Elite | Reinhart Repeat? 31:05

2h ago31:05

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The Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers bring all the value into the 2024-25 fantasy hockey season. Hot off their first championship in franchise history, the Panthers offer a variety of value throughout their lineup. Matthew Tkachuk is irreplaceable when it comes to fantasy hockey leagues as he will be a first round pick yet again. Sergei Bobrov…

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Pittsburgh Penguins Fantasy Future Dimming Down: Crosby Still On Top | Letang or Karlsson? 26:42

8d ago26:42

26:42

The chance for another Stanley Cup is quickly closing for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they've struggled to make the playoffs the past two seasons and their star players aren't getting any younger. While Sidney Crosby continues to age like fine wine and dominate in fantasy hockey leagues, you can't say the same for his teammates Kris Letang and Evgen…

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Buffalo Sabres Young Talent Galore! | Dahlin Top 5 D-Man | Thompson & Tuch Bounce Back | UPL Starter 27:58

9d ago27:58

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The Buffalo Sabres were a disappointing bunch last season with the dip in production from all their star players. With a younger and faster team on the horizon, we expect a big fantasy season from the likes of Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch, and Dylan Cozens. Ukko- Pekka Luukkonen cracks the #3 spot on Steele's list heading into the season…

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The Chicago Seven: Everyone's Out of Order 2:26:42

1d ago2:26:42

2:26:42

This week Mo Sting from Hot Dockets and I discuss the trial of the Chicago Seven. So much laughter. Show Notes: Conspiracy in the Streets The Extraordinary Trial of the Chicago Seven The Chicago Conspiracy Trial Time: ‘Violence Was Inevitable’: How 7 Key Players Remember the Chaos of 1968’s Democratic National Convention Protests Chicago History Mu…

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Vancouver Canucks MAJOR Fantasy Hockey Value: Miller, Hughes, Pettersson | Demko Injury Concern 37:06

12d ago37:06

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Special guest and friend Blake Creamer of Apples & Ginos joins us to discuss and breakdown the top five fantasy targets from the Vancouver Canucks on todays episode. The overall consensus from all three fantasy hockey experts was Quinn Hughes, J.T. Miller, and Elias Pettersson were the first three musts off the draft board. With major concern loomi…

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Vegas Golden Knights Top Fantasy Targets | Major Player Injury Concerns | Eichel Remains Elite 29:11

6d ago29:11

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As the 2024-2025 fantasy hockey season heats up, the Vegas Golden Knights offer a mix of dynamic players to boost your roster. As great as the Knights have been over the last six seasons, injuries have been and continue to be a major problem throughout the locker room. Jack Eichel's elite skill makes him one of the most valuable players in fantasy …

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Blue Jackets Struggle to Stay Healthy: Who are the Top 5 Targets? | Fantilli | Gaudreau | Monahan 28:05

15d ago28:05

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Columbus Blue Jackets have been bruised and battered over the last three seasons. Key injuries to the likes of Jenner and Laine have squandered any chance of success over the years. However, with young talented prospects getting more opportunity and new faces acquired over the off-season, CBJ can be competitive if they can stay healthy. Adam Fantil…

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Calgary Flames Value Singed or Shining Bright? Kadri #1 Target | Weegar Regression | Huberdeau Value 29:05

16d ago29:05

29:05

The Calgary Flames have been burned in many ways over the last few years with the departures of Tkachuk, Gaudreau and Monahan. The Fantasy value may not be the same as it once was but there is still value to be had with many of the new faces in the organization. Top Targets in Nazem Kadri and Mackenzie Weegar had outstanding seasons in 2023-24 lead…

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DNC REWIND - Part Two: The Main Event 1:25:44

8d ago1:25:44

1:25:44

Chicago will host the 2024 DNC convention but is is worth exploring the most tear-gassed convention in 1968. The parallels are amazing. History rhymes. SHOW NOTES: Bill Kurtis remembers the 1968 Democratic National Convention Part 1: 'The Whole World's Watching: 20 Years Later,' A 1988 CBS 2 Documentar Part 2: 'The Whole World's Watching: 20 Years …

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NYR Fantasy Goldmine | Put Respect On Panarin | Shesterkin Still Elite | Zibanejad, Kreider & More 27:00

19d ago27:00

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In terms of NHL teams to mine for fantasy hockey gold, none come much deeper or more elite than the New York Rangers and their top fantasy hockey targets at both ends of the ice. From top fantasy draft choice Artemi Panarin to other legit fantasy hockey options like Vincent Trocheck, Igor Shesterkin, and even Chris Kreider and breakout candidate Al…

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Blues On The Bubble | St. Louis' Top-5 Fantasy Targets | Binnington Beast? | Thomas & Kyrou Top Dogs 28:15

21d ago28:15

28:15

After hovering around the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference for most of the second-half of the NHL season only a year ago, many would think the Blues should be once again for the upcoming 2024-25 NHL and fantasy hockey seasons. However, after a relatively snoozy offseason that saw the likes of Ryan Suter, Radek Faksa, and the Joseph br…

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Bruins Reload: Is It Enough? | Boston's Top-5 Targets | Lindholm Bounce Back? | Swayman Soaring 26:35

23d ago26:35

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The past few years have seen the Boston Bruins be a historically good regular season team to only be unceremoniously bounced from the playoffs in back-to-back NHL seasons by the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, so needless to say the pressure is definitely Jim Montgomery and his staff to get this Bruins group to the next level. That …

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SECOND SHOT: 1968 DNC Part One: The Dress Rehearsal and the Previews 1:17:16

1d ago1:17:16

1:17:16

This episode was released last summer but next week Chicago will host the DNC and given how crazy the last month has been it might be good to explore what happen then. This is a two part episode to belly up to bar and get ready. The Whole Word in Watching. Original Summary: Chicago will host the 2024 DNC convention but is is worth exploring the mos…

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Anaheim Ducks Fantasy Top-5 | McTavish, Vatrano, Then Who? | Dostal Ready? | Terry Targeted? 29:52

26d ago29:52

29:52

Buyer beware in the fantasy hockey game when it comes to the Anaheim Ducks, a team with one of the deepest prospect pools in the entire NHL but one who will also still struggle mightily - pun intended. Mason McTavish, Frank Vatrano, Troy Terry, Lukas Dostal, Leo Carlsson, but after that be careful what you wish for if you have to be targeting other…

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Washington Capitals Top-5 Targets | Ovi Still Top Dog | Carlson Legit | PLD's Value | Goalie Options 29:42

28d ago29:42

29:42

A very busy summer in the American capital sees the Washington Capitals enter the upcoming NHL and fantasy hockey seasons as a team on the rise given the backend and top-six attention this roster received with additions of players like Pierre-Luc Dubois and Jacob Chychrun to a roster that already employed such intriguing fantasy hockey options as A…

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Winnipeg Jets Woes: Hellebuyck Then Who? | Jets Top-5 Fantasy Pieces | Connor, Morrissey & More 27:02

1M ago27:02

27:02

The Winnipeg Jets decided to run back basically the exact same lineup that got dusted aside by the Colorado Avalanche in last year' Stanley Cup playoffs by the Colorado Avalanche and even though the team has fantasy hockey value, they will be in tough to replicate the success or lack thereof from last season. Kyle Connor, Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Sc…

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The Dave Matthews Band Incident: An Inside Poop 1:31:11

8d ago1:31:11

1:31:11

Twenty-years ago a driver working the the Dave Mathews Band dropped 800lbs of poop which landed on a boat full of people enjoying an architecture tour. Alyssa tells Molly McAleer and Captain Scoot all the details. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Band’s driver denies drenching boat Chicago Sun-Times: Tour boat hit with raw sewage // 2 large buses on br…

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Carolina Hurricanes Looking Different | Top Fantasy Targets: Aho, Jarvis, Svechnikov & More 29:44

1M ago29:44

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The Carolina Hurricanes lost the likes of Jake Guentzel, Brady Skjei, Brett Pesce, and many more players throughout their roster this offseason. With the additions of Sean Walker, Jack Roslovic, and Shayne Gostisbehere we have to take a look at the new top five fantasy targets in Carolina. Sebastian Aho is the clear cut #1 Target from the Canes but…

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Minnesota Wild Fantasy Breakdown | Eriksson Ek Bringing Heat | Kaprizov Elite | Gus' Future Secured? 29:51

1M ago29:51

29:51

Another day and another NHL team broken down with all of the fantasy hockey angles you need covered to make sure you dominate your upcoming fantasy hockey draft season with the right pieces in the right draft rounds. Brock Faber just secured the bag but he doesn't secure a spot on Steele's list, however, Mats Zuccarello does and for good reason, th…

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Leafs Offseason Fantasy Rundown | Knies' Opportunity | Blue-Line Additions Enough? | Tavares' Risk 28:20

1M ago28:20

28:20

We're halfway through our NHL-wide fantasy hockey breakdown of every single team in the NHL and their top-five fantasy hockey targets that any GM should consider as we approach the upcoming draft season. A lot of these angles with the Toronto Maple Leafs have been covered at length but the main points remain that Auston Matthews, William Nylander, …

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Mike Madigan Part Four: Dirty Tricks 1:26:40

1M ago1:26:40

1:26:40

We finished our Madigan Series. Much like historians trying to write about the period from the June Trump Biden debate until the DNC. Chicago sans assassination attempt this story has so many aspects happening all at once: sexual harassment, bribery, two federal cases on election interference, ballot tampering, calls for resignation and shifting po…

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Celebrini Not Enough To Save Sharks | SJS Top-5 Fantasy Options | Eklund, Smith, Zetterlund Rising 25:41

1M ago25:41

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It's not always going to be pretty when it comes to digging for fantasy hockey value, and that is exactly the case with assessing and analyzing the San Jose Sharks and their potential lineup of fantasy-worthy players next season. Names across the board could fit the top five other than the obvious in top draft pick in the NHL Macklin Celebrini, but…

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Flyers Murky Fantasy Future | Konecny, Tippett Top Targets | Frost, York, Sanheim Fantasy Value 27:28

1M ago27:28

27:28

If not for a horrendous finish to the 2023-24 NHL and fantasy hockey campaign, the Philadelphia Flyers were a playoff team in the ever-tough Metro Division missing out on the postseason after falling right off the map. However, there are still a number of intriguing fantasy hockey targets on this club for consideration off the top end of drafts, mo…

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Los Angeles Kings Offseason Fantasy Rundown | Byfield Busting Out | Kuemper Primed For Bounce Back? 28:47

1M ago28:47

28:47

As one of the busier teams in the NHL's free agency window as of July 1, the L.A. Kings brought in a number of new faces, mainly into their bottom-six forward group and in the blue paint with the addition of former Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper who now forms a somewhat questionable duo along with David Rittich. The Kings still have s…

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Red Wings Top-5 Fantasy Targets | Larkin, Raymond, Seider Elite | Who's Taking The Crease? 27:36

1M ago27:36

27:36

The Detroit Red Wings head into next season with all of the offensive talent and speed to to be a postseason team able to make some noise - however, their blue-line leaves a lot to be desired and currently with four goaltenders under contract in Jack Campbell, Alex Lyon, Ville Husso, and assumed No. 1 Cam Talbot, things are a little bit wonky in th…

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Blackhawks Offseason Fantasy Rundown | Who Blossom's With Bedard? | Bertuzzi & Jones Value Breakdown 25:32

1M ago25:32

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Sometimes, when it comes to amassing a top-five fantasy hockey list of targets for every single NHL team, it's not always going to be pretty and you will have to dig into the trenches a little bit and get lucky with some hidden gems on bad teams. Case in point with the Chicago Blackhawks, after Connor Bedard, things get interesting in terms of find…

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Mike Madigan Part Three: Chicago Octopus Robot 59:10

22d ago59:10

59:10

In this episode John and Alyssa talk more about Mike Madigan's career while looking at his impact on patronage jobs, family tree, and rename the Chicago political machine. Show Notes: Chicago Magazine: Michael Madigan Is the King of Illinois Chicago Tribune: How Madigan builds his patronage army Chicago Reader: The Madigan Effect The House that Mad…

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New Jersey Devils Top Fantasy Targets: Hughes, Hamilton, Markstrom | Luke Hughes Ready To Take Over? 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Our NHL-wide fantasy rundown of the top-five fantasy hockey targets on every team in the league stop in the swamp on Long Island for a dive into a New Jersey Devils team teeming with top options for the upcoming fantasy draft season. With Sheldon Keefe now behind the bench, Dougie Hamilton returning, Jacob Markstrom manning the blue paint, and anot…

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Bouchard No. 1 Fantasy D-man? | Oilers Top-5 Fantasy Options | Stu Skinner Set To Skyrocket 28:50

1M ago28:50

28:50

The Edmonton Oilers might have come up short on the ultimate goal of taking home the Stanley Cup, but heading into the next NHL season and fantasy hockey campaign there aren't many teams as loaded with elite fantasy hockey options and offensive talent as the Edmonton Oilers. Aside from the obvious in Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard…

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Special Episode: Mob Lawyer Turned FBI Informant Bob Cooley Wrote a Letter 1:11:17

1M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Bob Cooley, the central character from Operation Gambit, wrote the judge in Ed Burke's case a twelve page letter. Alyssa reads it to Morgan Stringer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Solid Listen

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Ullmark To Cure Senators Woes? | Ottawa's Top-5 Fantasy Targets | Pinto & Batherson Breakout 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

At this time last year, the Ottawa Senators were heading into the NHL season as a fantasy hockey darling loaded with offensive weapons and playoff aspirations. Fast-forward to the end of the season and Ottawa only missed out on the basement of the Atlantic Division by two points over the Montreal Canadiens. However, this summer feels like the needl…

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Predators Fantasy Rundown: Stammer & Marchessault In Top-5 | Saros To Shine | Josi Still Elite 27:04

2M ago27:04

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The latest stop on our NHL-wide fantasy hockey breakdown of each squad's top-five fantasy hockey targets hits Nashville for a dive into a suddenly-loaded Predators club that has all the good vibes in the world flowing with the big-name additions of Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault, and Brady Skjei. They join an already balanced team that touts…

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Islanders Top-5 Targets: Don't Sleep On Nelson | Dobson & Barzal Rising | Sorokin's Bounce-Back 28:04

2M ago28:04

28:04

The not-so-sexy New York Islanders are our next stop on our NHL-wide breakdown of every single team and its top-five fantasy hockey options, which, in terms of the Islanders, is somewhat interchangeable. Mat Barzal and Noah Dobson are two attractive targets who should benefit offensively from the offseason sneaky add of forward Anthony Duclair, an …

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Mike Madigan Part Two: Political Dynasty 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

1:01:06

In this episode, Alyssa and John talk about the Blago impeachment and political dynasties in Illinois. Show Notes: Chicago Tribune: Column: Madigan’s name launched her career but possibly contributed to calling it quits Politco: There’s An Irish Wake for Illinois’ Political Machine Forbes: Why Does IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan Refuse To Prosecu…

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Colorado Avalanche Fantasy Breakdown: Makar No. 1 | MacK Daddy & Mikko Soaring | Georgiev's Value 27:58

2M ago27:58

27:58

When it comes to the best offensive teams in the NHL today, none come more lethal than the Colorado Avalanche. Leading the NHL in scoring last season was no fluke, as the Avs run out a lethal trio of Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Cale Makar that few other teams in the league can match in terms of offensive firepower and fantasy hockey talen…

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Lightning Elite Fantasy Options | TBay Blue-Line Blues? | Vasilevskiy Primed For Big Bounce-Back 30:12

2M ago30:12

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Unlike some other teams in the NHL, the Tampa Bay Lightning's top-five fantasy options are a lot more attractive and easier to rank, likely because Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, and Andrei Vasilevskiy are all top-50 fantasy hockey options - even heading into the upcoming season. But what about the Bolts' blue-liners that now includ…

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Seattle Kraken Fantasy Assets Next Season: Top-5 Targets | Tolvanen Breakout Season? 26:30

1M ago26:30

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Our offseason rundown of every single NHL team and their top fantasy hockey targets continues on Monday's brand-new episode of the Locked On Fantasy Hockey Podcast with a deep dive into the questionable Seattle Kraken lineup. Can top fantasy assets like Jared McCann & Vince Dunn bounce back after a down season last year while the new additions of B…

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Montreal Canadiens Fantasy Future Shining Bright: Top-5 Targets | Slafkovsky Set To Soar 28:05

1M ago28:05

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Our offseason rundown of every single NHL team and their top fantasy hockey targets continues on Monday's brand-new episode of the Locked On Fantasy Hockey Podcast with a deep dive into the promising young talent pool of the Montreal Canadiens. So much to like about the direction of this team but for now, they will still find themselves in tough in…

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Mike Madigan Part One: The Luck of the Draw 55:43

2M ago55:43

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John Zinn and I are embarking on a journey to look at the career of former Speaker of the Illinois House Mike Madigan. In this episode we talk about the circumstances that facilitated his rise to power, some legislative victories, and a, perhaps, little known fact about his daughter Lisa. SHOW NOTES: Rueters: The man behind the fiscal fiasco in Ill…

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NHL-Wide Countdown: Dallas Stars | Top-5 Fantasy Options + Breakout Candidates | Johnston Must-Add 25:39

2M ago25:39

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With the fantasy hockey draft season only weeks away Flip and Steele kick-off their NHL-wide fantasy analysis with the Dallas Stars and their top fantasy hockey pieces for the upcoming season as well as a number of players primed for a breakout season in 2024-25, such as Logan Stankoven and Thomas Harley. The boys will be going team-by-team through…

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Kraken, Campbell Change History | Tarasenko & Lundell Fantasy Value | Sprong, Pacioretty & More UFAs 28:14

2M ago28:14

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The work of a fantasy hockey GM never stops and that's why we have you covered with all the latest NHL and fantasy hockey news including the Seattle Kraken's landmark decision to appoint Jessica Campbell as the first female assistant coach in NHL history and what the signings of Vladimir Tarasenko of the Detroit Red Wings and Anton Lundell of the F…

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Fumbling The Bag: Kings, Sens, Canes Miss On NHL Open Market | Wings, Wild Slip | Pens Pooched? 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Not every team can be big winners of the NHL's free agency frenzy, and not everyone can be a team on the come up in a league where winning the top prize is commonly accepted as the toughest to win in all of pro sports. What are the L.A. Kings doing and how can they bounce back from this Pierre-Luc Dubois debacle? Will the Ottawa Senators turn it ar…

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NHL Free Agency Madness: Oilers, Preds, Leafs, Caps Early Winners | Devils Ready For Takeoff 29:50

2M ago29:50

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The NHL and fantasy hockey world is still spinning from the past few days of hockey-related news, but the latest episode of the Locked On Fantasy Hockey Podcast has you covered with all of the top news that's impacting your upcoming ability to build a fantasy hockey winner. Including the teams that have maneuvered the last week or so with the best …

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Taste of Chicago: We LOVE America 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

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In this episode Alyssa is joined by Captain Scoot to discuss the history of Taste of Chicago. Was Chicago Fest the earlier version? Not really. We discuss the highs and lows while dispelling some Chicago lore. Show Notes: DNA Info: The First Taste Of Chicago Was On The Magnificent Mile ... And Packed NBC Chicago: “Boooo! Awwww!” NBC Chicago: City C…

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Saros Signs: Is He Top-3? | Caps Upgrade With Mangiapane | Canucks Moves | Jarry Fit With Leafs? 26:32

2M ago26:32

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With the NHL Draft going down in Vegas at The Sphere on Friday night there is no shortage of news buzzing right now in the hockey world meaning impacts on your fantasy hockey team. What will Saros do next season with the Nashville Predators and can the Washington Capitals be an improved squad with the recent addition of Andrew Mangiapane. The Vanco…

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