Best VGK Podcasts (2024)

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VGK signs veteran winger Tanner Pearson to a PTO 31:57

1h ago31:57

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The Golden Knights have signed veteran winger Tanner Pearson, an 11-year NHL player, to a professional tryout agreement. Pearson s a middle six player who can compete with the likes of Brendan Brisson and Pavel Dorofeyev in camp. He played in 54 games last season and scored 13 points with five goals in Montreal. He also has played for the LA Kings,…

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Ep. 335 - Projections Series: Part 1 - WPG/WSH/VGK/VAN 2:04:09

9d ago2:04:09

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Nate & Blake start their annual eight-part series deep diving their fantasy projections for Winnipeg, Washington, Vegas, and Vancouver. Winnipeg - 3:06Washington - 30:28Vegas - 1:00:46Vancouver - 1:31:16Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFTApples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.…

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Jack Eichel: Top 10 NHL Center 37:22

2h ago37:22

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Jack Eichel checked in as the eighth best center according to NHL Network's annual list released this week. Eichel stayed in the top 10 despite missing 19 games this past season. Imagine what a healthy Eichel could bring to the VGK lineup? We also talk about the development of WHL players in the Golden Knights organization, namely center Jakub Deme…

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Ep. 342 - Projections Series: Part 5 - NSH/MTL/MIN/LAK 2:09:10

4h ago2:09:10

2:09:10

Nate & Blake continue their annual eight-part series deep diving their fantasy projections for Nashville, Montreal, Minnesota and the Los Angeles Kings. Let's get to BIZ! (00:00) - Intro (02:10) - NSH (42:15) - MTL (1:11:18) - MIN (1:40:38) - LAK (2:06:30) - A&G SPECIAL SECRET SURPRISE Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Gin…

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Guardian Sports joins us to talk about player safety 37:46

8h ago37:46

37:46

Jake Hanson, COO, and Mike Crawford, VP of Sales, of Guardian Sports join us to discuss player safety. They are just starting to penetrate the hockey world, but this season in the NFL, players will be allowed to wear these protective caps in games. The NHL reports 80 concussions a season on the average. Wearing these protective caps in the NFL woul…

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Ep. 341 - Projection Series: Part 4 - OTT/NYR/NYI/NJ 1:56:58

2d ago1:56:58

1:56:58

Nate & Blake continue their annual eight-part series deep diving their fantasy projections for Ottawa, New York R, New York I, and New Jersey. Ottawa - 1:57 New York R - 36:27 New York I - 1:04:40 New Jersey - 1:27:05 Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patr…

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Three players that need to get out to a fast start 36:08

2h ago36:08

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We list three players that we feel need to have a hot start this season for the Golden Knights. We cover players like Jack Eichel, Ivan Barbeshev, Adin Hill and others. We have a discussion about when VGK should press the panic button if this season goes South. And VGK Insider says the Golden Knights should not be overlooked.…

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Three things we need to see from VGK's first 10 games of the season 33:47

2h ago33:47

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We discuss three things that we feel we need to see out of VGK in the first ten games of the season. We might start with staying healthy, as four players were injured in the first week a season ago. We also discuss who will take Jonathan Marchessault's place to keep the team loose in the locker room. Is there a prankster with the team still? And, w…

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Ep. 340 - Top 10 SHOCKING Statistics for Fantasy 30:14

33m ago30:14

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Nate checks in with ten mind-boggling statistics that have implications for the 2024-25 fantasy season. Well, nine of them do. Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/App…

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Ep. 339 - Projections Series: Part 3 - SEA/SJ/PIT/PHI 2:04:07

2d ago2:04:07

2:04:07

Nate & Blake continue their annual eight-part series deep diving their fantasy projections for Seattle, San Jose, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. Seattle - 1:56San Jose - 39:01Pittsburgh - 1:07:19Philadelphia - 1:31:45Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFTApples & Ginos Patreon: htt…

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Should VGK have kept Stephenson over Hertl 36:19

1h ago36:19

36:19

Did VGK make the right decision by not keeping Chandler Stephenson over Tomas Hertl? We continue to fuel this argument as fans chimed in on our social media platforms yesterday. We discuss The Daily Faceoff's list of five teams that got noticeably in the offseason. And, it's time for WTF - What The Friday, with fan interaction.…

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Ep. 338 - The A&G TOP 10 Right Wingers for Fantasy Hockey in 2024-25 (Points and Category Leagues) 1:16:20

2h ago1:16:20

1:16:20

In today's episode, Blake and Josh continue Apples and Ginos positional rankings series with Right Wingers. Is RW still a scarce position for fantasy? What strategies do you use in your fantasy drafts when it comes to wingers? Is Mats Zuccarello still good? Will Blake get a Zucchini Man tattoo? These questions answerer along with many more. Without…

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Boudreau: "VGK didn't do enough in the off-season" 32:04

19h ago32:04

32:04

Current NHL Network analyst Bruce Boudreau says didn't do enough during the offseason. He said the most significant moves happened at the trade deadline with the acquisitions of Noah Hanifin and Tomas Hertl. He feels VGK lost more talent than it acquired, with a mass exodus of 8 players via free agency and trades. We discuss whether VGK should go a…

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Ep. 337 - The A&G TOP 10 Centers for Fantasy Hockey in 2024-25 (Points and Category Leagues) 1:21:02

3h ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Nate, Blake, Josh and Mark put their collective heads together to come up with a master list of the top 10 players at every position for the 24-25 fantasy hockey season for both points and category leagues. In this episode, Josh and Blake start with the Center position. The top 3 are locks but after that, you'll want to see who made the cut. Join u…

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Samsonov chirps Ullmark on Instagram 32:33

7d ago32:33

32:33

Why did Ilya Samsonov comment on Linus Ullmark's Instagram? Plus, is Chandler Stephenson's contract the worst offseason signing? And, who will play more games for VGK this season Brisson, Holtz or Olofsson?By Locked On Podcast Network

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Why Guardian Caps should be worn by VGK/NHL players 32:59

20h ago32:59

32:59

Now that the NFL has allowed players to wear Guardian Caps, added padding on their helmets, maybe it's time for the NHL to allow players to follow suit. The NFL has had different positional players wear the Guardian Caps the past two preseasons. The NFL says they feel concussions have dropped 50%. We also discuss the NHL concussion issue. And, who …

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Ep. 336 - Projections Series: Part 2 - UTA/TOR/TB/STL 1:52:21

7d ago1:52:21

1:52:21

Nate & Blake continue their annual eight-part series deep diving their fantasy projections for Utah, Toronto, Tampa Bay and St. Louis. Utah - 1:57Toronto - 39:20Tampa Bay - 1:02:22St. Louis - 1:22:33Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFTApples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patr…

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Is VGK lacking team speed? 36:20

4d ago36:20

36:20

We dug up some data on VGK and its team speed and we found out that overall the Golden Knights are lacking overall team speed. To no one's surprise, Jack Eichel has the best overall speed, while Ivan Barbashev and Mark Stone topped out at a little over 20 mph, the lowest on the team. We also discuss the NHL.com projected VGK lineup this season and …

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Predictions for VGK goalie starts this season 37:00

7d ago37:00

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On today's show we predict the amount of starts for each VGK goalie: Adin Hill, Ilya Samsonov and Akira Schmid. Will we see just three goaltenders in action for VGK? Will Hill and Samonsov's starts be divided equally. We break up the goaltending pie. We also discuss whether Hill or former VGK goalie Logan Thompson will represent Team Canada in the …

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VGK's best and worst moves of the offseason 31:54

6d ago31:54

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We discuss the best and worst VGK moves of the offseason following a mass exodus. We cover each area in the first two segments then we talk about whether the longer offseason for VGK will be beneficial.By Locked On Podcast Network

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What will VGK's defensive pairings look like this upcoming season? 36:18

8d ago36:18

36:18

With the departure of Alec Martinez, the Golden Knights defensive pairings should have a different look this season. How much different will it be? Logically, Noah Hanifin, a left-handed shot could slot in with Alex Pietrangelo on the top pairing. Other favorites for pairings; McNabb-Theodore and Hague-Whitecloud. We have some thoughts on how the p…

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Ep. 334 - Fantasy Hockey Category League Mock Draft with Listeners 2.0 (LIVE) 1:36:20

8d ago1:36:20

1:36:20

Blake gets to BIZ with 11 A&G Discord members in a 12-team, CATS League Mock Draft. Blake is drafting out of the 12 spot, and during this draft we will be answering the age-old question.... Where's the BEEF? Join us for detailed round-by-round analysisBlake Creamer on DIDIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.co/eJSrN8Xlzp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click the link to download the app and t…

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VGK Free Agents and their roles this upcoming season 36:07

11d ago36:07

36:07

We run down the free agent class that VGK signed after the season ended and go through the impact of each player and where they will fit in. We also discuss the firing of Sportsnet's Jeff Marek after allegedly sharing insider information at the NHL Draft at the Sphere. And, it's WTF - What The Friday with viewer and listener comments.…

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VGK's Cassidy named to Team Canada Four-Nations coaching staff 30:37

12d ago30:37

30:37

VGK's Bruce Cassidy has been named as an assistant coach for Team Canada for the 2025 Four-Nations Face-off. Cassidy will join Team Canada's head coach Jon Cooper and assistants Peter DeBoer, Rick Tocchet and Misha Donskov. DeBoer is a former VGK head coach and Donskov was on the Stanley Cup VGK coaching staff. Boston Bruins GM, Don Sweeney, who fi…

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Ep. 333 - Best Ball Strategies and Observations 1:07:51

16d ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Josh and Mark discuss topics surrounding Best Ball leagues including strategies, targets and ADP trends so far from the A&G Best Ball leagues. If you're interested in joining a Best Ball league, hop into the Apples & Ginos Discord and hit us up! https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFTPS. Apologies for Josh's audio, he's a dumb dumb who didn't plug his mic in…

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How to keep the VGK band together in the future 30:46

14d ago30:46

30:46

How can VGK keep its team together for sustained success? In the future VGK can follow the Boston Bruins model where players take a team-friendly contract. That's our main discussion point. We also discuss what four VGK players would be unprotected if there was an expansion draft today. And, we have the schedule release for the upcoming Rookie Camp…

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VGK draft pick Connelly misses Junior Showcase with injury 31:52

14d ago31:52

31:52

VGK's top draft pick Trevor Connelly missed this week's World Junior Summer Showcase with an unknown injury. Connelly, according to FloHockey's Chris Peters, reportedly suffered an injury while training for the NHL Combine. Connelly was also shut down after the first VGK Development Camp scrimmage after reportedly suffering an injury, which has als…

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Ep. 332 - Metropolitan Division: 8 Players of Interest For Your Fantasy Squads 55:14

15d ago55:14

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In today's episode, Blake dives DEEP into 8 new players from the Metro Division. We're looking at team metrics, opportunity plays and microstats to see who are some of the players we want to keep our eye on this upcoming season. Players discussed: Jesperi Kotkaniemi Kent Johnson Dawson Mercer Mat Barzal Filip Chytil Jamie Drysdale Bryan Rust Pierre…

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Does VGK have a No. 1 defenseman? 31:07

28d ago31:07

31:07

We ask if VGK has a number one defenseman. We also talk about top VGK Fantasy players for the upcoming season. And we have our WTF feature.By Locked On Podcast Network

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Ep. 331 - 8 Players Who Could Score 100 Points for the FIRST TIME in 2024-25 29:08

18d ago29:08

29:08

Nate checks in with eight players who have the potential to reach 100 points in a season for the first time in their careers in 2024-25. The last two are... ambitious.Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & G…

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Which player will have a breakout season? 32:55

27d ago32:55

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We discuss who is capable of having a breakout season on today's episode. Also, what needs to go right for VGK to have a successful season? And, the unexpected we expect to happen.By Locked On Podcast Network

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Ep. 115 Real Conversations: Mike Taylor, Portfolio Manager, PINK Shares for the Cure 1:02:43

21d ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Join us for a new "Real Conversations" webcast featuring the investing insights of acclaimed hedge fund manager Mike Taylor. Hosted by Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough, these two market pros sat down in our studio live on Tuesday, July 23rd. They dove deep into the latest market, economic and political developments and discussed how you can position yo…

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Grades for VGK personnel 37:33

21d ago37:33

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We break down grades for Bruce Cassidy, Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, Mark Stone, Adin Hill, Alex Pietrangelo and Shea Theodore.By Locked On Podcast Network

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Ep. 330- Two Analysts Go Head to Head in a Bangers Cats Mock Draft (LIVE) 1:32:28

21d ago1:32:28

1:32:28

Josh and Mark attempt to shake the rust off with an early 2024-25 bangers cats fantasy hockey mock draft on Fantrax. Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFTApples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginosApples & Ginos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ApplesGinosBlake…

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Ep. 329 - Fantasy Hockey POINTS LEAGUE Mock Draft with Listeners 2.0 (LIVE) 1:27:16

23d ago1:27:16

1:27:16

Blake and 11 of our finest A&G Discord members get to BIZ and complete a POINTS LEAGUE mock draft. There were some reaches, some snipes and a whole lot of #zerog Get your buns in here! Blake Creamer on DIDIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.co/eJSrN8Xlzp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click the link to download the app and talk to me one-on-one for customized fantasy advice. Apples & Ginos …

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VGK's strength up the middle 36:55

25d ago36:55

36:55

We used the old Bill James (Baseball Abstract) method of determining strength up the middle. In baseball it is believe that you must have a strong catcher, 2nd baseman, shortstop and centerfielder to compete. We took that model and applied it to VGK's centermen - Eichel, Hertl, Karlsson and Roy. It is a very strong center position. Our only concern…

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America at a Crossroads: Navigating the 2024 Election Amidst a Polarized Landscape 1:00:49

25d ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Join us for a critical discussion featuring Neil Howe, historian, demographer, and renowned bestselling author of "The Fourth Turning Is Here," and JT Taylor, Hedgeye's veteran Washington Policy Analyst. Together, they will delve into the escalating crisis in America following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. This speci…

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Ep. 328 - Atlantic Division: 8 Interesting Players 55:22

25d ago55:22

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The divisional series continues with the Atlantic division. We do a deep dive into 8 NEW PLAYERS for fantasy and how they can help you win your drafts. Players discussed: Morgan Geekie Alex Tuch Aaron Ekblad Erik Gustafsson Jake Sanderson Brandon Hagel Timothy Liljegren Kirby Dach Get your biscuits in here! Blake Creamer on DIDIT: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.co…

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Did Bruce Cassidy lose the locker room? 34:37

26d ago34:37

34:37

Did Bruce Cassidy lose the locker room this past season? Has his voice gone stale as it did in Boston, which led to his eventual firing? Did his pushing buttons work for VGK? We also discuss VGK damage control around Trevor Connelly. And could Daniel Sprong be a Golden Knights target as he is still unsigned.…

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CIO Corner | Measuring What Matters with Brian Schroeder 1:02:19

27d ago1:02:19

1:02:19

Capital Allocation sector head David Salem welcomes Brian Schroeder, founder of OCIO Monitor in his latest episode of "CIO Corner" to discuss institutional investment and the Outsourced Chief Investment Officers (OCIO) industry. In this webcast they dive into the OCIO marketplace, investment strategies, and what the future holds for similar firms. …

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Improved Pacific Division 35:18

27d ago35:18

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With teams improving in the Pacific Division, the path to the playoffs will be more difficult for VGK. The Division improved overall in the offseason. Three teams that made, perhaps, the most improvements are Vancouver, Edmonton and Seattle. The Kings didn't make many solid moves, but should still be in contention. We discuss the lack of forward de…

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How will VGK replace Marchessault on power play? 33:39

1M ago33:39

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Jonathan Marchessault left 15 power play points (8 goals) behind as he moved on to his new home in Nashville. Marchessaul was the second leading scorer to Jack Eichel's 22 points. Our guess is power play unit #1 could consist of Eichel, Hertl, Stone, Hanifan and perhaps Olaffson or Barbeshev. We also discuss what an optimal 3rd line might look like…

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Ep. 327 - Fantasy Hockey Banger Categories Mock Draft with Listeners (LIVE) 1:06:07

28d ago1:06:07

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Nate runs it back with a bangers categories mock draft to open up the fantasy hockey mock draft season. Despite four goalies taken by autodrafters in the first two rounds it turns into yet another massive #ZeroG fade-fest of a draft. Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT App…

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Recap of the Battle For Vegas 34:32

1M ago34:32

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A recap of the annual Battle For Vegas Softball game. And, Jack Eichel owns Las Vegas.By Locked On Podcast Network

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Ep. 326 - Early Fantasy Hockey Mock Draft with Listeners (LIVE) 1:22:43

1M ago1:22:43

1:22:43

Nate, Blake, and Mark attempt to shake the rust off with an early 2024-25 fantasy hockey mock draft on Fantrax. Nate definitely did NOT autopick (twice). Apples & Ginos Website: https://applesandginos.com/ Apples & Ginos Discord server: https://discord.gg/pFMMJn5TFT Apples & Ginos Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/applesginos Apples & Ginos on Twitt…

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Did Ivan Barbeshev live up to expectations this past season? 35:39

1M ago35:39

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Did VGK top liner Ivan Barbeshev live up to his expectations this season? He scored 45 points, his second highest point total in the league. We discuss his durability having played in 245 games (missing just one game) the past three seasons. We talk about a JFresh fan vote ranking the top NHL defensemen. And, it is that time of the week again, WTF.…

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Ep. 325 - Pacific Division: 8 Players of Interest For Your Fantasy Squads 47:54

1M ago47:54

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Here is the first of four episodes that we are dubbing "The Divisional Series". In these episodes, Blake will be identifying a player of interest for fantasy on each team in the division. We start in the Pacific and we are bringing some deep cuts that have breakout potential, increased roles, or even just a style of play that lends itself to point …

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VGK's path this season: rebuild or transition? 32:50

1M ago32:50

32:50

We discuss what lies ahead for the Vegas Golden Knights this season will this be a rebuild of the team after free agency or a season of transition. Only time will tell if dumping some of the free agent salaries was a good move or not. We talk about where VGK is rated on the most (or least) improved list. And, with CapFriendly gone, VGK's own stats …

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Who is the Next Man Out for VGK? 37:17

1M ago37:17

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We talk about who we think the next man out for VGK will be. There has been a lot of talk about Shea Theodore still being on the trading block. And a lot of rumors have been swirling this week around Brayden McNabb. Could he be someone of value for another team? We look at the AFP Analytics salary and term predictions for next season. And, we discu…

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Ep.114 Real Conversations: Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity 1:03:28

1M ago1:03:28

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Join us Tuesday, July 9th at 11:00 AM ET for an engaging Real Conversation featuring Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity, hosted by Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough. Dive into the shifting dynamics reshaping financial markets, including the dramatic bifurcation in the S&P 500 and evolving role of massive companies like Microsoft, Apple…

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