Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast
SportDelving 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 anywhere else.
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- Must Add Players for Week 7! Best Schedules & Waiver Wire Targets | Fantasy Hockey (01:17:48)
It’s Week 7 of the fantasy hockey season and we’ve got you covered with all the best waiver wire pickups and drops to keep your roster rolling. 💪Nate and Blake break down the top teams to stream from, the best upcoming schedules, and the players you can safely cut loose. Whether you’re chasing categories or stacking up on volume, we’ll help you maximize every game played and find the hidden gems sitting on your wire. Make sure you stick around for the release of Dylan Guenther's new nickname. Let's get to BIZ!📅 Week 7 Schedule Highlights🔥 Best Streaming Teams🚫 Players to Drop💎 Must-Add SleepersWatch before waivers run — these pickups won’t last long!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro03:18 - Newsies!12:35 - Schedule Attack14:56 - Lowered Expectations (Worst teams to stream and potential drops)22:18 - Crossing the Streams (Best teams to stream)1:01:11 - Dream Streams (Best players from the best teams)1:04:07 - Hold Me (Long-term adds)1:13:40 - Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch#FantasyHockey #WaiverWire #StreamTeam #ApplesAndGinos🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Advanced Stats Reveal 6 Players OVER | UNDER Performing in Fantasy (00:33:14)
Welcome back to the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast!In today’s quick-hit OVER/UNDER episode, I break down six players using advanced metrics to determine who’s truly driving their results—and who’s due for a correction.We look at 3 overperformers and 3 underperformers through the lens of:• Shooting percentage regression• On-ice luck (IPP, oiSH%, CF%, xGF%)• Usage trends & deployment• Chance generation (iSCF/60, ixG/60, SOG/60)• Sustainability indicators that actually matter for fantasyLet's get to BIZ!Players Discussed in This Episode:Luke Hughes | Miro Heiskanen | Jacob Trouba | Dylan Guenther | Tyler Bertuzzi | Thomas Harley | If you’re trying to get ahead of the market on who to buy, hold, or sell, this episode gives you the data-driven edge you need.TIMESTAMPS:01:55 - Luke Hughes07:55 - Jacob Trouba11:45 - Dylan Guenther15:45 - Tyler Bertuzzi19:49 - Thomas Harley25:45 - Miro Heiskanen👇 Let us know in the comments:Who do YOU think is the biggest overperformer or underperformer right now?🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
- TRADE TALKS Week 6 (01:17:39)
Join Evan, Brian, and Ryan as they break down week 6 of TRADE TALKS!! Going over trades submitted by YOU listener and reviewing them! Tune in for players to target for trades in fantasy hockey and all the recent updates!! Get into the discord and submit your trades!!
- What to Do With the MOST Puzzling Players in Fantasy Hockey - Week 6 (00:59:06)
Nate tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and takes live questions from viewers.🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Analyzing Hot & Cold Streaks for Fantasy: Flagship Show Week 6 (01:09:48)
Nate and Evan dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players in the last couple of weeks, investigate the sustainability of the league's hottest offense, and identify an aging vet who is in a prime spot to put up fantasy points.Newsies - 1:30Hot Shots - 7:28Have Nots - 25:36The Environment - 50:10Under the Hood - 1:03:20Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:06:59Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Must Add Players for Week 6! Best Schedules & Waiver Wire Targets (01:23:41)
It’s Week 6 of the fantasy hockey season and we’ve got you covered with all the best waiver wire pickups and drops to keep your roster rolling. 💪Nate and Blake break down the top teams to stream from, the best upcoming schedules, and the players you can safely cut loose. Whether you’re chasing categories or stacking up on volume, we’ll help you maximize every game played and find the hidden gems sitting on your wire. Have you ever wanted more information on custom A&G urinal cake? We cover that as well. Let's get to BIZ!📅 Week 6 Schedule Highlights🔥 Best Streaming Teams🚫 Players to Drop💎 Must-Add SleepersWatch before waivers run — these pickups won’t last long!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:58 - Newsies!11:03 - Schedule Attack13:45 - Lowered Expectations (Worst teams to stream and potential drops)41:28 - Crossing the Streams (Best teams to stream)1:07:54 - Dream Streams (Best players from the best teams)1:10:14 - Hold Me (Long-term adds)1:19:24 - Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch#FantasyHockey #WaiverWire #StreamTeam #ApplesAndGinos🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
- Fantasy Hockey BUY LOWS 2025: 5 Star Players Set to Bounce Back (00:29:38)
It’s buy-low season in fantasy hockey — and today we’re breaking down 5 star players who are primed for a major rebound. JT Miller, Brayden Point, Jason Robertson, Kevin Fiala, and Sam Reinhart have all underperformed expectations early, but the numbers tell a different story.In this episode, we’ll dig into:🏒 Why their underlying stats point toward positive regression📊 What to expect moving forward🔁 How to use their current value to your advantage in trades⚙️ Key metrics: IPP, shooting %, on-ice shooting %, deployment, and moreDon’t sell low — buy low. These are the players who can turn your season around before your league mates even notice. Let's get to BIZ!If you enjoy fantasy hockey strategy, player breakdowns, and data-driven insights, hit Subscribe for weekly episodes from Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast — your edge for dominating the 2025 season.🔖 Timestamps 00:00 Intro02:10 - Sam Reinhart07:15 - Brayden Point11:40 - J.T. Miller20:45 - Jason Robertson24:40 - Kevin Fiala🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#fantasyhockey #BuyLow #FantasyHockey2025 #FantasyHockeyAdvice #FantasyHockeyPodcast #ApplesAndGinos #FantasyHockeyTradeTargets #FantasyHockeyReboundPlayers #HockeyAnalytics #FantasySports
- TRADE TALKS - Week 5 (01:23:13)
Join Evan, Ryan and Brian as they dive into week 5 of Trade Talks! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!03:38 - Newsies17:34 - Trade Targets36:30 - Trade Grades1:13:10 - Category Crushers🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: / @applesginos 📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/wel... – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: / discord Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGTopCheddarFantasy (Ryan) on X: https://x.com/fantasycheddarInstagram: / applesginos TikTok: / applesandginos 🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl5...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- What to Do With the MOST Puzzling Players in Fantasy Hockey - Week 5 (01:05:11)
Nate tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and takes live questions from viewers.🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Analyzing Hot & Cold Streaks for Fantasy: Flagship Show Week 5 (01:11:48)
Nate and Blake dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players early in the 2025-26 fantasy season, go through some of the most effective 5v5 lines in the league thus far, and identify a young defenseman who could be a star with some increased responsibility.Newsies - 2:18Hot Shots - 5:40Have Nots - 29:54The Environment - 53:36Under the Hood - 1:04:18Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:08:50Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list: www.applesandginos.com/apl🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Must Add Players for Week 5! Best Schedules & Waiver Wire Targets (Fantasy Hockey) (00:52:39)
It’s Week 5 of the fantasy hockey season and we’ve got you covered with all the best waiver wire pickups and drops to keep your roster rolling. 💪Nate breaks down the top teams to stream from, the best upcoming schedules, and the players you can safely cut loose. Whether you’re chasing categories or stacking up on volume, we’ll help you maximize every game played and find the hidden gems sitting on your wire. Make sure you start preparing that crossing guard uniform for next Halloween now. Let's get to BIZ!📅 Week 4 Schedule Highlights🔥 Best Streaming Teams🚫 Players to Drop💎 Must-Add SleepersWatch before waivers run — these pickups won’t last long!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:19 - Newsies!06:35 - Schedule Attack08:47 - Lowered Expectations (Worst teams to stream and potential drops)21:13 - Crossing the Streams (Best teams to stream)42:39 - Dream Streams (Best players from the best teams)44:56 - Hold Me (Long-term adds)49:30 - Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch#FantasyHockey #WaiverWire #StreamTeam #ApplesAndGinos🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Trade Talks - Week 4 (01:19:50)
Join Ryan and Brian as they dive into week 4 of Trade Talks! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!Newsies - 3:10Trade Targets - 19:37Trade Grades - 32:42Would You Rather - 1:11:48🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates: / @applesginos 📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/wel... – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: / discord Apples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGTopCheddarFantasy (Ryan) on X: https://x.com/fantasycheddarInstagram: / applesginos TikTok: / applesandginos 🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl5...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Analyzing Hot & Cold Streaks for Fantasy: Flagship Show Week 4 (01:05:48)
Nate and Blake dig deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest players early in the 2025-26 fantasy season, check the fantasy environment on two polar opposite teams, and identify an under the hood star in the making.Newsies - 2:28Hot Shots - 8:56Have Nots - 27:48The Environment - 51:11Under the Hood - 1:00:26Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 1:03:16Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Must Add Players for Week 4! Best Schedules & Waiver Wire Targets (01:10:17)
It’s Week 4 of the fantasy hockey season and we’ve got you covered with all the best waiver wire pickups and drops to keep your roster rolling. 💪Nate and Blake break down the top teams to stream from, the best upcoming schedules, and the players you can safely cut loose. Whether you’re chasing categories or stacking up on volume, we’ll help you maximize every game played and find the hidden gems sitting on your wire.Keep an ear out for Emil Heineman's new nickname as well. Let's get to BIZ!📅 Week 4 Schedule Highlights🔥 Best Streaming Teams🚫 Players to Drop💎 Must-Add SleepersWatch before waivers run — these pickups won’t last long!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:17 - Newsies!14:37 - Schedule Attack17:59 - Lowered Expectations (Worst teams to stream and potential drops)30:00 - Crossing the Streams (Best teams to stream)51:40 - Dream Streams (Best players from the best teams)54:57 - Hold Me (Long-term adds)1:04:22 - Head-to-head Stream Deathmatch#FantasyHockey #WaiverWire #StreamTeam #ApplesAndGinos🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
- OVER/UNDER (Week 3) | 6 Players Overachieving or Underachieving (00:36:49)
Are these hot starts for real — or fool’s gold? In this week’s episode of the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast, we dig into usage, deployment, and recent trends to uncover which fantasy players are truly breaking out and which ones are bound to regress.We’re talking:🏒 Olen Zellweger – Just as good as LaCombe?🔥 Emmitt Finnie – can the production hold?🧊 Zach Werenski – trending up or cooling off?⚡ Dawson Mercer – driver or passenger?💪 Ryan Leonard – real rookie value or flash in the pan?🥊 Tom Wilson – what is his true value?We’ll help you separate the temporary heaters from the long-term value plays so you can stay one step ahead in your league.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro02:10 - Zellweger11:18 - Wilson15:34 - Werenski20:07 - Finnie25:46 - Leonard29:36 - Mercer🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
- TRADE TALKS - Week 3 (01:11:34)
Join Evan, Ryan, and Brian as they dive into week 3 of Trade Talks! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGTopCheddarFantasy on X: https://x.com/fantasycheddarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
- What to Do With the MOST Puzzling Players in Fantasy Hockey - Week 3 (00:58:39)
Nate tackles the most puzzling players in all of fantasy hockey and takes live questions from viewers.🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Analyzing Hot & Cold Streaks for Fantasy: Flagship Show Week 3 (00:46:20)
Nate digs deep into the advanced stats on some of the hottest and coldest starts to the 2025-26 fantasy season, plays some solo would you rather, and identifies a perfect streamer with extremely good rate stats under the hood.Newsies - 1:50Hot Shots - 6:11Have Nots - 23:14Would You Rather - 33:09Under the Hood - 41:27Head-to-Head Streamer Deathmatch - 43:44Join the Apples & Ginos Patron League (APL) waiting list:www.applesandginos.com/apl🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Waiver Wire Winners! Best Schedules & Must Adds for Week 3 (01:05:01)
🏒 WEEK 3 WAIVER WIRE BREAKDOWN!It’s time to get ahead of your league! In this video, Nate and I walk through the BEST waiver wire adds and drops for Week 3 of the fantasy hockey season so you can maximize games played, take advantage of elite schedules, and stay ahead of your competition.✅ Best team schedules to target✅ Must-add players before your league mates catch on✅ Who you can safely DROP (even the “big” names)✅ Sneaky streamers for both points and categories leagues✅ Strategy tips to set up your roster for long-term successWhether your team is rolling or struggling, Week 3 is a HUGE opportunity—make the right moves now and you’ll thank yourself later. Let's get to BIZ!!📅 New waiver wire episodes EVERY SATURDAY!👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe & drop YOUR waiver questions in the comments!Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:12 - Newsies!08:05 - Schedule Attack15:15 - Lowered Expectations (Worst teams to streams and potential drops)27:35 - Crossing the Streams (Best teams to stream)47:20 - The Dream Streams (Best players to stream, ranked)50:20 - Hold Me (Season long holds)1:00:10 - Head to Head Streamer Deathmatch🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- Advanced Stats Reveal: 6 Players OVER/UNDER Performing in Fantasy (00:27:42)
Are these hot fantasy hockey players the real deal… or about to fall off?In this episode of the Apples & Ginos Fantasy Hockey Podcast, we debut a brand new series: OVER / UNDER – where we break down six trending players and decide whether they’re overachieving or underachieving based on the underlying numbers.No box score scouting here. We dive into:✅ Shooting % sustainability✅ Expected goals for the player and team✅ Deployment and usage trends✅ Whether the hype is justified—or regression is comingPlayers discussed include:- Alexis Lafrenière- Evgeni Malkin- Jackson Blake- Frank Nazar- Clayton Keller- Zeev BuiumIf a player is due to cool off, we’ll tell you why.If a player still has another gear, we’ll plant the flag.Let's get to BIZ!!Timestamps:0:00 – Intro02:15 - Alexis Lafrenière06:55 - Evgeni Malkin09:57 - Jackson Blake12:35 - Frank Nazar17:20 - Clayton Keller20:40 - Zeev Buium🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos🎧 Listen to the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mVuWl51pWQ3SYGvXKuKe7?si=ebea8bc7c23046d0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/apples-ginos-fantasy-hockey-podcast/id1592937637All platforms: https://linktr.ee/applesandginos#FantasyHockey #NHLFantasy #HockeyAdvice #WaiverWire #NHL #FantasyHockeyTips #ApplesAndGinos
- TRADE TALKS - Week 2 (01:13:57)
Join Evan, Ryan, and Brian as they dive into week 1 of Trade Talks! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGTopCheddarFantasy on X: https://x.com/fantasycheddarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
- Week 1 Fantasy Hockey Mailbag: Panic or Patience? (01:05:43)
Mailbag Time!Week 1 of the NHL season is in the books, and our Discord had questions. In this episode, I dig into the best fantasy hockey topics submitted by the Apples & Ginos community:✅ Early breakouts – real or fake?✅ Line changes & deployment trends✅ Goalie chaos (of course…)✅ Buy-low and sell-high candidates✅ Players to add, hold, or drop✅ Overreactions vs. legit concernsI’m breaking down everything you need to know after the first week to help you make smarter moves and get ahead of your league mates. Let's get to BIZ!Have a question for the next Mailbag? Join the Discord and be part of the show!🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
- Must Add Players for Week 2! Best Schedules & Waiver Wire Targets (01:17:38)
Must-Add Players & Best Schedules for Next Week! | Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire TargetsIt’s WAIVER WIRE SATURDAY! Blake & Nate break down the best NHL schedules for the upcoming fantasy week and show you exactly who to add (and who to drop) to maximize games played, category coverage, and scoring potential.In this episode:✅ Teams with the BEST schedules next week✅ Must-add waiver wire targets you need before your league mates✅ Sneaky streamers with off-night value✅ Players to DROP or avoid✅ Strategy tips to win your weekly matchupWhether you’re playing categories or points leagues, this show gives you the edge you need to dominate next week.⏰ New episodes EVERY SATURDAY!Make sure to subscribe + turn on notifications so you never miss a waiver wire cheat code!💬 Drop your waiver questions in the comments!Who are YOU adding this week?Timestamps: 01:27 - Newsies07:55 - Schedule Attack09:59 - Worst Teams to Stream30:43 - Best Teams to Stream1:00:47 - Best Players to Stream RANKED1:03:47 - Long-term Holds1:12:54 - Head to Head Streamer Deathmatch🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge!Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos
- Trade Talks Week 1 (01:13:28)
Join Evan, Ryan, and Brian as they dive into week 1 of Trade Talks! They will go over trade targets for your fantasy hockey team and review trades sent in by YOU the listener! Be sure to send in your trades on discord and join them live every Wednesday for ELITE fantasy hockey takes!!
- LIVE Fantasy Hockey Draft 2025 | Head-to-Head Points League with 12 Content Creators (01:22:24)
We’re going LIVE for a Fantasy Hockey Head-to-Head Points League Draft with some of the best creators in the fantasy hockey world! 🏒🔥I’ll be joined by:FantasyTippedFantasyPuckDataDraftData Driven HockeyFantasy Hockey LifeDobber HockeyFive Hole Fantasy Hockey…and more!We’ll be drafting 12 teams in real time, breaking down picks as they happen, and battling it out for bragging rights all season long. If you’re looking for insights on player value, draft strategy, sleepers, and busts for your own fantasy hockey league, you won’t want to miss this.📅 Format: Head-to-Head Points League📺 Event: LIVE Draft with 12 Content Creators🏆 Goal: To claim the crown as the best fantasy hockey manager in the creator community!👉 Drop your questions in the live chat, share your own draft takes, and hang out with us for a night of fantasy hockey fun.#FantasyHockey #FantasyHockeyDraft #NHLFantasy🏒 Welcome to Apples and Ginos – Your Ultimate Fantasy Hockey Edge! Every week we dive deep into fantasy hockey insights, player analysis, waiver wire pickups, trade targets, lineup tips, and more to help you dominate your league. Hosted by Nate Groot Nibbelink and Blake Creamer, this channel is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make smart, informed decisions all season long.🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos, rankings, and updates:https://www.youtube.com/@applesginos📧 Sign up for our free fantasy hockey newsletter:https://mailchi.mp/applesandginos/welcome-to-apples-and-ginos-fantasy-hockey – get exclusive content, tips, and player breakdowns straight to your inbox.💬 Join the community:Discord: https://discord.gg/a3hZkJzK2aApples and Ginos on X: https://x.com/ApplesGinosBlake Creamer on X: https://x.com/BlakeCreamerAGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/applesginos/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@applesandginos