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It's time to preview the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on the Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:00: Do the New Jersey Devils have any chance at taking down the Carolina Hurricanes? 3:32: Are the Dallas Stars (+104) a smart underdog bet against the Colorado Avalanche? (-125) 6:55: Betting the length of the Battle of Ontario series 10:15: Best bets to target in the Battle of Florida series 14:11: Can the St. Louis Blues (+188) have a tight series with the Winnipeg Jets? (-230) 17:46: How should bettors look at the Minnesota Wild (+195) in their series against the Vegas Golden Knights? (-240) 22:58: Could the Los Angeles Kings (+116) be a strong upset candidate in their series against the Edmonton Oilers? (-146) 27:11: Is Jack Eichel (+1700) a strong candidate for an early Conn Smythe bet? 30:38: Would you rather have Jake Sanderson or Lane Hutson in a fantasy keeper league? 33:24: Should Kirill Marchenko be a high fantasy draft pick next season?

Welcome to this week's look at the NHL through a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Eric Cruikshank discussed in this episode: 0:00: Could Alex Ovechkin hit the 900-career-goal mark this season? 2:39: Should you bet on the St. Louis Blues to win a playoff round? 5:58: Are the Los Angeles Kings a smart bet to beat the Edmonton Oilers in the first round? 10:14: Does Connor Hellebuyck deserve to be the early favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy? 12:57: Which Dallas Stars player has the best chance to win the Conn Smythe Trophy? 16:08: Could the Calgary Flames make one last push to sneak into the Stanley Cup playoffs? 19:00: How will Ivan Demidov perform as a fantasy player with the Montreal Canadiens? 21:30: Is there any chance that James Hagens will be selected with the first overall pick? 23:51: Which fantasy players have raised and lowered their stocks for next season's drafts?

There are a lot of individual performances catching our eye in the NHL. We're here to discuss them and more from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:00 Which NHL rookie will finish with the most points this season? 4:47: Could Nikita Kucherov lock up the Art Ross trophy this week? 7:57:Is there a better candidate than Alexander Barkov to win the Selke Trophy? 11:27: Who is a smart bet to be the next coach of the Philadelphia Flyers? 15:44: Predictions and bets for the exact standings outcome in the Atlantic division 19:54: Who has been the biggest overachiever of the fantasy hockey season? 22:33: Who has been the biggest underachiever of the fantasy hockey season? 24:52: Best adds and drops for the fantasy hockey playoffs this week

Here's your latest look at the NHL from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed this week: 0:00: Will Connor Hellebuyck become the first goaltender since Carey Price to win the Hart Trophy? 4:15: Which rookie has made the best case in the second half of the season to win the Calder Trophy? 11:38: With the St. Louis Blues’ recent winning streak, is it worth betting on them to make the playoffs at +104? 14:19: Do the Washington Capitals deserve to have such strong odds of being successful in the playoffs? 18:23: Would you rather bet on the San Jose Sharks or the Chicago Blackhawks to finish last in the standings? 21:42: Should the Toronto Maple Leafs be favorites or underdogs to win a playoff series this season? 27:32: Are the Vegas Golden Knights flying under the radar as potential Western Conference final winners? 31:21: Is any other player capable of winning the Conn Smythe on a losing team this season? 34:28: Best adds and drop for the first round of fantasy hockey playoffs

The time of the week has arrived for a fresh look at the NHL from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:00: Could the Ottawa Senators win a playoff series this year? 5:03: Is it worth betting on the Carolina Hurricanes (+440) to win the Eastern Conference final? 11:53: Is it a smart time to bet on the New York Rangers (+124) to make the playoffs? 16:54: Do the New Jersey Devils have any shot at winning a playoff series without Jack Hughes? 19:38: Could the Los Angeles Kings (+350) potentially take the Pacific Division lead? 22:24: Is Spencer Knight a smart long-term fantasy option for managers in keeper leagues? 24:25: Which defenseman would you rather have in a keeper league: Brandt Clarke or Lane Hutson? 30:07: Who has had a more impressive fantasy hockey breakout season: Aleksei Protas or Pavel Dorofeyev? 31:14: Best fantasy players to add and drop this week

It's time to look toward the rest of the season from a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:00: Should Connor Hellebuyck be the favorite to win the Hart trophy? 7:07: Could Leon Draisaitl or Nikita Kucherov overtake Nathan MacKinnon for the scoring lead? 11:24: After an eventful trade deadline, do the Florida Panthers deserve to be the betting favourites (+500) to win the Stanley Cup? 15:15: Could the addition of Mikko Rantanen help the Dallas Stars win the Central Division? 17:44: Should the Ottawa Senators be so heavily favored (-430) to make the playoffs? 21:16: Which team at their current odds is worth betting on to sneak into the second Western Conference wild-card spot? 24:37: After being traded, will Casey Mittelstadt or Brock Nelson have a better finish to the fantasy hockey season? 25:53: Does Fabian Zetterlund or Dylan Cozens have more fantasy value with the Senators? 26:54: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

Take a look around the NHL on trade deadline week from a betting and fantasy hockey perspective on The Cheat Sheet. Here's what Andrew McInnis and George Nassios discussed in this episode: 0:00: With their odds dropping to +700, can the Boston Bruins squeak into the playoffs? 4:04: After coming out hot following the 4 Nations break, is it worth betting on the Montreal Canadiens to make the playoffs at +630? 9:26: Does the acquisition of Seth Jones make the Florida Panthers a deserved -115 favorite to win the Atlantic Division? 13:33: Can the Edmonton Oilers (+165) or the Los Angeles Kings (+1000) overtake the Vegas Golden Knights (-170) and win the Pacific division? 17:08: After a great start to 2025, should the Dallas Stars (+440) be favoured to win the Western Conference? 22:06: Should fantasy hockey managers consider acquiring Ryan Donato? 25:06: Which recently traded forward would you rather have for the rest of the fantasy hockey season: Trent Frederic or Mikael Granlund? 27:34: Best fantasy hockey adds and drops for this week

It's time for another look around the NHL with a betting and fantasy hockey lens in The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:00: With Leon Draisaitl and Nathan MacKinnon tied at +100 odds to win the Art Ross Trophy, who would you rather bet on for the rest of the season? 6:12: Could this be the year the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Atlantic Division? 10:04: Who should be the way-too-early favorite to win the gold medal at the Olympics in 2026? 14:05: Should bettors consider taking Zach Werenski at +440 to win the Norris Trophy? 17:43: Is this a good time for fantasy owners to trade for Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson? 20:58: With Boone Jenner set to make his season debut with the Columbus Blue Jackets, could he be a valuable fantasy addition? 22:51: Could Kevin Fiala’s red-hot finish to February be a sign of bigger things to come? 24:18: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

It's time for The Hockey News Cheat Sheet, where we take predict the 4 Nations Face-Off final and reset the NHL action ahead of this weekend from a betting and fantasy hockey lens. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:00: With USA’s injury uncertainties, who should be favored in the 4 Nations Face-Off final? 5:13: With Canada’s goaltending concerns, how should you bet on team goal totals? 10:45: Who will score for Canada and the USA in the final? 14:01: Which NHL team will have the most points in February? 16:00: Will the 4 Nations break help Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record this season? 17:34: Will Ovechkin’s 895th goal be scored at even-strength, on the power play or on an empty net? 20:02: Will Ryan Graves remain without a point throughout the rest of the season? 22:15: Who is a good fantasy replacement for Shea Theodore? 24:23: After a strong showing at the 4 Nations Face-Off, should fantasy owners target Thomas Harley? 25:58: Best fantasy adds for the NHL’s return to action this weekend

Get a look around the NHL and the 4 Nations Face-Off with a betting and fantasy hockey lens on The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:00: Who is the best bet to be the MVP at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 4:09: Besides Auston Matthews and Nathan MacKinnon, who else should be considered to lead the tournament in goals? 9:04: Could Connor Ingram tie and possibly break the consecutive points record for an NHL goaltender? 11:04: Which Western Conference team is most likely to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs? 13:19: Which Eastern Conference team is most likely to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs? 17:36: Is there anything stopping the Florida Panthers from going on another deep run? 21:08: Is Brandon Hagel a smart fantasy trade target for the rest of the season? 22:46: Would you rather have Filip Forsberg or Clayton Keller for the rest of the fantasy hockey season? 24:40: Which NHL trade deadline candidate could be a good fantasy target?

It's time for The Hockey News Cheat Sheet Show, where our experts look around the NHL with a betting and fantasy hockey lens. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:00: Do the additions of Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost make it a good time to bet on the Calgary Flames to make the playoffs? 4:23: Should you consider betting on the red-hot Detroit Red Wings to make the playoffs? 9:33: Do the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals deserve to have the same odds to win the Stanley Cup? 12:39: Could Leon Draisaitl end up winning the Hart, the Rocket Richard and the Art Ross Trophies? 16:36: Is it worth betting on every Canadian team to make the playoffs? 20:33: Will Mika Zibanejad or Roope Hintz have a better finish to the fantasy hockey season? 22:53: Will J.T. Miller or Martin Necas have more fantasy value on their new teams? 26:01: After setting a Vancouver Canucks record in single-season hits, is Kiefer Sherwood a smart fantasy target? 27:30: Best fantasy adds and drops this week

It's time for more predictions and odds in the NHL with The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode. Please play responsibly. 0:00: With Mikko Rantanen out of Colorado, can Nathan MacKinnon still hang on to the Art Ross lead? 4:22: Is this the best time to bet on the Carolina Hurricanes to win the Stanley Cup? 8:07: Playoff parlay picks for the Western Conference 12:03: Which goalie should you bet to start for Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off now that Jacob Markstrom is injured? 15:19: Should Jordan Binnington still be the favorite to start for Canada? 18:14: Is there anyone else worth betting on besides Aleksander Barkov for the Selke Trophy? 24:24: Could Taylor Hall now be a valuable fantasy asset with the Hurricanes? 26:23: Best fantasy adds and drops this week

It's a great time to look at more predictions and odds in the NHL with The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode. Please play responsibly. 0:00: The odds have tightened for James Hagens to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NHL draft. What player will challenge him the most? 4:49: Will Jonathan Toews return to the NHL by the end of 2025? The odds are Yes at -215 and No at +164. 10:21: What team has the best chance of winning the Presidents Trophy and the Stanley Cup? 13:11: Could Dean Evason (+850) challenge the heavy Jack Adams Award favorite, Spencer Carbery (-700)? 16:35: Quinn Hughes has taken over Cale Makar as the Norris Trophy favorite for the first time this season. Is this justified? 21:43: The New York Rangers have the most points in the NHL since Jan. 1, tied with Washington. With their odds being close to even, is this the time to bet on them to make the playoffs? 24:39: Which emerging goalie would you rather have in your fantasy lineup: Leevi Merilainen of the Ottawa Senators or Jakub Dobes of the Montreal Canadiens? 27:00: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

It's a great time for another look at NHL playoff and trophy predictions and odds with The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode: 0:00: As the new co-favorite to win the Hart Trophy, could Nathan MacKinnon go back-to-back? 7:29: Does Macklin Celebrini deserve to be the heavy betting favorite (-280) for the Calder versus the field? (+200) 11:59: The Montreal Canadiens are now just +600 to make the playoffs. Is this a smart bet? 15:47: Which teams are solid bets to record 100-plus points this season? 19:44: Which teams could reach the 120-point mark? 21:58: The lowest matchup odds for the Stanley Cup final is the Carolina Hurricanes versus the Edmonton Oilers at +2400. Should these be the two favorites? 26:00: With Joel Eriksson Ek returning to the Minnesota Wild, is Marco Rossi still a valuable fantasy player? 27:48: Best fantasy adds and drops for this week

As the NHL arrives at the midway point of the season, there's a lot to look toward for the second half of the season with The Hockey News Cheat Sheet. Here's what George Nassios and Andrew McInnis discussed in this episode. Please play responsibly. 0:00: Which player has made the best case to win the Hart Trophy at the halfway point of the season? 7:56: Do the Vegas Golden Knights deserve to be heavy favorites to win the Presidents’ Trophy? 10:31: Will anyone catch Nathan MacKinnon in the Art Ross Trophy race? 13:57: The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs are tied at +120 to win the Atlantic Division. Which team has the best chance of winning? 18:03: Do the Maple Leafs deserve better odds to win the Eastern Conference? 22:02: The Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators are tied at -130 to make the playoffs. Which team has the better chance of getting in? 27:23: Which goaltender would you rather have on your fantasy team for the rest of the season: Adin Hill or Logan Thompson? 28:35: Which top-line winger would you rather have in your fantasy lineup for the remainder of the season: Matthew Knies or Matt Boldy? 31:25: Best fantasy adds/drops for this week