Episodes

  • Rangers Roster Turnover Continues, The Canucks’ Internal Struggle

    Rangers Roster Turnover Continues, The Canucks’ Internal Struggle
    Dec 23 2024
    In the 48th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato discuss the Rangers trading Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken (02:59), Matt Murray’s return to the Leafs (09:38), Yaroslav Askarov’s bid for more playing time in the Sharks’ crease (14:33), the impact of the reported rift between Canucks stars Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller (16:55), the Blackhawks’ improvement under Anders Sorensen - Ilya Mikheyev scored! (23:15) - Steven Stamkos playing center again for the Predators (26:59), and answer your mailbag questions (40:52). The podcast is taking a break and will return Jan. 6, 2025. Happy holidays to you all and thank you for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Recapping Blackwood-Georgiev Swap; Pens Flying, Preds Losing Bite

    Recapping Blackwood-Georgiev Swap; Pens Flying, Preds Losing Bite
    Dec 16 2024
    In the 47h episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato recap the Avalanche trading Alexandar Georgiev to the Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood (08:57) and the Blues acquiring Cam Fowler (02:16). We also discuss Thatcher Demko’s return (21:38), Anthony Stolarz’s injury (15:34), Tristan Jarry and the Penguins’ recent improvement (24:37), and how Roman Josi’s injury will hurt the struggling Predators even more (33:08). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Trouba Trade; Demko, Stone, Colton and Laine Return

    Trouba Trade; Demko, Stone, Colton and Laine Return
    Dec 9 2024
    In the 46h episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato discuss Scott Wedgewood vs. Alexandar Georgiev (18:07); the returns of Thatcher Demko (14:02), Mark Stone and Victor Olofsson (29:12), Ross Colton (31:45) and Patrik Laine (34:02); and Marco Rossi taking over as the Wild’s top center (39:38). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Swapping Backups, Celebrini vs. Bedard and Team Canada Picks

    Swapping Backups, Celebrini vs. Bedard and Team Canada Picks
    Dec 2 2024
    In the 45th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen, Michael Amato and Producer Connor discuss the Avalanche and Predators swapping backups (01:35), goalies playing two games in two nights, the return of Vince Dunn (08:55), Macklin Celebrini vs. Connor Bedard (37:54) and make their picks for Team Canada for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off (22:00). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Blues Hire Montgomery, Ovechkin Injury Fallout

    Blues Hire Montgomery, Ovechkin Injury Fallout
    Nov 25 2024
    In the 44th episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato wonder if the Blues offense will pick up with the hiring of Jim Montgomery (00:52), what the absence of Alex Ovechkin will do to the Caps offense(09:36), discuss injuries to Kirill Kaprizov (14:54) and Pyotr Kochetkov (21:16), Kiefer Sherwood’s potential record-breaking season (26:09), Connor Bedard’s struggles (38:35) and Dustin Wolf’s outstanding season (49:36). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Injuries Pile Up for Hurricanes, Wild, Sabres, Avalanche, Kings, Sharks

    Injuries Pile Up for Hurricanes, Wild, Sabres, Avalanche, Kings, Sharks
    Nov 18 2024
    In the 43rd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato go through a litany of injuries including the Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis and Frederik Andersen (03:31), the Wild’s Joel Eriksson Ek and Mats Zuccarello (08:11), the Sabres’ Tage Thompson and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (12:12), the Avalanche’s Alexandar Georgiev (22:26), the Kings’ Darcy Kuemper (28:55), and the Sharks’ Vitek Vanecek (36:42). Who on their respective teams will benefit? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Alex Ovechkin Soars, David Pastrnak Falters and the Returns of John Gibson and Tristan Jarry

    Alex Ovechkin Soars, David Pastrnak Falters and the Returns of John Gibson and Tristan Jarry
    Nov 11 2024
    In the 42nd episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato marvel at the Capitals’ fantastic season and Alex Ovechkin’s hot start (00:00), David Pastrnak and the Bruins’ struggles (02:54), the Avalanche getting back to full health (17:11), the returns of both John Gibson and Tristan Jarry (23:02), concerns with the Stars’ top players (41:36), some buy-low and sell-high candidates (29:17) and answer all your mailbag questions (46:01). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Connor McDavid’s Injury, Stacking Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and Goalie Rotations

    Connor McDavid’s Injury, Stacking Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and Goalie Rotations
    Nov 4 2024
    In the 41st episode of the Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast, experts Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss Connor McDavid’s injury and his impact on the Oilers roster (01:18), the Penguins taking the nuclear option and playing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin together (12:58), the goalie rotations for the Penguins, Avalanche and Oilers (16:46), and answer all your mailbag questions (48:31). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins