Fantasy Hockey Scouting of NHL prospects to help you dominate your dynasty league. Peter Harling and Victor Nuno with expert guests cover the hockey prospects you need to know about from Junior to pro and NHL Draft eligible prospects.
Episodes
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
Saturday Jul 13, 2019
The annual Bob McKenzie interview from the draft is here! Bob and Peter chat from the Draft in Vancouver to discuss the draft and players such as Kappa Kakko, Bowen Byram, Vasili Podkolzin as well as other fantasy impact prospects including Nikita Gusev, Ryan Poehling and more.
Peter starts the podcast off by talking about how you can break into the hockey industry if you have dreams of becoming a scout. While I have not realized the dream of quitting my day job, I have picked up some very useful tips that may help you get started or make a difference.
Next up is a review of my own fantasy draft where I made seven picks in a five round prospect keeper draft. Following that is a list of some players worth drafting coming from the NCAA and Europe for your own drafts.
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Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
The CHL Import Draft wrapped up and Peter reviews three of the more interesting players selected, Martin Chromiak second overall to Kingston Frontenacs, Michel Teply fourth overall to Winnipeg Ice, and Tim Stutzle 19th to Seattle Thunderbirds.
Peter also looks ahead at what summer content you can look forward to on DobberProspects including the summer series 31-in-31 July and August editions.
Peter catches up with TSN Director of scouting at the NHL Draft in Vancouver and picks his brain on scouting tips, what to look for and what to avoid.
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Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Peter shares some thoughts and take aways from the 2019 NHL Draft in Vancouver, like player theme songs, media accessibility the emphasis on D this year similar to C last year and a look ahead to the CHL Import Draft.
In the Interview segment Peter sits down with Shane Malloy and Russ Cohen to help you become a better fantasy hockey scout, you don't want to miss these tips from the pros
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Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Peter and Cam Robinson meet up just before the start of Round two at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft in Vancouver to discuss a variety of player and topics including
Hughes vs Kakko and who has the better fantasy upside in the first year vs long term
What is the Fantasy forecast with Cole Caufield now we know he is a Montreal Canadiens prospect
Alex Turcotte and his fantasy value in LA
This years "Wow" moment was Moritz Seider going sixth to Detroit and why they were not surprised, and where he may play for the coming season
Surprise first round picks Lassi Thomson to Ottawa and Nolan Foote to Tampa Bay and why they went in the first round
And finally a look ahead to players that were available on day two that have fantasy value.
Enjoy and thanks for listening
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Episode 55 opens with Peter looking at the AHL final, and who are the top prospects from a fantasy perspective with the Chicago Wolves (Vegas) and the Charlotte Checkers (Carolina)
In the second segment Peter has a chat with the man himself, Dobber. They talk mainly about the new Fantasy Hockey Prospect Report, some of Dobbers breakout players and some general fantasy hockey tips and strategies. It's a great chat and I hope you enjoy it.
Unfortunately the connection quality on the call was not great, we tried our best to level out the audio levels between Peter and Dobber so I hope it works out well enough for you to enjoy it.
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Thursday May 30, 2019
Thursday May 30, 2019
Looking ahead to the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Peter runs down his mock draft of the first round and top 31 picks.
Answering your questions, Peter ranks the top ten fantasy prospects in the 2019 NHL Draft, as well as gives you ten players you may want to rank higher on your draft list than where they are ranked heading into the draft.
Peter also looks at some of his top picks for breakout prospects that will have the biggest impact in the coming season as players you want to target to add this off season or in a fantasy draft before next season.
At the end of the episode, Peter recommends some of his favourite podcasts to listen to and if you have a suggestion hit us up on Twitter or ask a question or let us know what you want to hear on the next podcast
@pharling or @DPR_Show
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Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
With the NHL Draft lottery happening tomorrow night, rather than speculate about lottery outcomes, Pete does an equally futile exercise and redrafts the first round of the 2014 NHL Draft.
Before the NCAA Frozen Four gets under way in Buffalo this weekend, the Honey Baker winner will be announced. The finalists include (In no order)
Joe Duszak (TOR) - Mercyhurst
Adam Fox (CAR) - Harvard
Taro Hirose (DET) - Michigan
Quinn Hughes (VAN) - Michigan
Mason Jobst (NYI) - Ohio
Cale Makar (COL) - UMass
Patrick Newell (NYR) - St. Cloud State
Chase Priskie (WAS) - Quinipiac
Jimmy Schuldt ( VGK) - St. Cloud State
Nico Sturm (MIN) - Clarkson
On to the Frozen Four. The Final four and some players to watch include
Denver: Devin Cooley, Filip Larsson, Liam Finlay, Mathias-Emilio Pettersen, and Ian Mitchell
Minn-Duluth: Scott Perunovich, Mikey Anderson, Dylan Samberg, Noah Cates, Riley Tufte and Hunter Sheppard
Providence: Josh Wilkins, Jack Dugan, Jacob Bryson, Jay O'Brien, Tyce Thompson, and Hayden Hawkey
UMass: Cale Makar, Jacob Pritchard, and Marc Del Gaizo
Looking at the upcoming U18 Tournament Peter looks at some players to watch from Canada, USA, Finland and Sweden with some help from an article on DobberProspects by Jokke Nevalainen.
Thanks for listening and enjoy the show!
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Thursday Mar 21, 2019
Episode 52 deep dives with USHL Scout Dave MacDonald as he joins the show to review the OHL Cup final, Shane Wright who is headed to the Kingston Frontenacs as the Sixth player to be granted exceptional status following John Tavares, Connor McDavid, Sean Day, Aaron Ekblad, and Joe Veleno. Dave also talks about Adam Fantilli and USHL draft eligible prospects in Matthew Brown, Tyler Paquette, Lynden Breen, Trevor Janice, and Stephen Halliday who is 2020 draft eligible.
Peter reviews the top scorers from the junior leagues and what their fantasy. impact could be. Players discussed include...
OHL: Jason Robertson (DAL), Justin Brazeau (FA), Ty Felhaber (DAL), Kevin Hancock (FA), and Mac Hollowell (TOR)
WHL: Joachim Blickfeld (SNJ), Tristan Langan (FA), Justin Almeida (PIT), and Josh Brook (MTL)
QMJHL: Peter Abbandonato (FA), Alexis Lafreniere (2020), Ivan Chekovich (SNJ), and Charles-Edouard D'astous (FA)
NCAA: Taro Hirose (DET), Alex Limoges (FA), Joseph Duszak (TOR), Cale MAkar (COL), Adam FOx (CAR), Rem Pitlick (NAS), Jacob Pritchard (FA) and goalies, Andrew Shortridge (FA), Joel Daccord (OTT), Hayden Hawkey (EDM), and Atte Tolvanen (FA)
More NCAA talk as Peter reviews who signed and where and who you want to own on your fantasy team. Players discussed include...
Quinn Hughes (VAN), Jake Lucchini (PIT), Max Veronneau (OTT), Josh Teves (VAN), Taro Hirose (DET), Ryan Kuffner (DET), Joseph Duszak (TOR) and more
Outro music this episode is from the Housemartins, a British 80's indie pop group that later formed the Beautiful South. Their politically driven lyrics combined with Smiths like catchy melodies made them a cult popular and college hit band for a time. Hope you enjoy.
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Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
Tuesday Feb 19, 2019
The NHL trade deadline preview episode with Steve Laidlaw goes over all 31 NHL teams heading into the trade deadline and if each team is a buyer or seller, who is available, what prospects could benefit from moves.
*Breaking Trade* Steve breaks a trade announcement to Peter one of his favourite prospects in mid episode!!
Steve also takes the interviewer position and asks Peter some fantasy hockey prospect questions you won't want to miss.
Its a marathon episode so get comfy and enjoy.
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Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Episode 50 review of the Beanpot tournament, waiver wire player to add and more
Intro segment talks about the coming NHL trade deadline and a great site to visit for NHL trade rumours is mynhltraderumors.com
In addition to juicy trade news, they have a prospect section with top ten prospects rankings for each team. Joining Peter in writing these lists is Cam Robinson, Chris Wassell, Hannah Stuart, and Mike Augillo.
3:05 Peter reviews quickly the latest piece from Jokke Nevalainen reviewing the U17 Five Nations tournament that took place in Russia, it is full of draft eligible players and is a must read.
4:48 Peter talks about a great Tweet from Cap Friendly listing 51 potential pending Group 6 Unrestricted Free Agents. Some of the players discussed include Jordan Binnington (STL), Anthony Stolarz (PHI), Andy Welenski, Kalle Kossilla (ANA), Jonny Broadznski (LAK), Griffin Reinhart (VGK), Danny O'Regan (BUF), Andrew Poturalski (CAR) and more
15:15 Waiver wire,, this week Peter talks about Dmitri Samorukov (EDM, Chase Priskie (WAS), Tyler Benson (EDM), Emil Peterson (ARI), and Zack MacEwen (VAN) who recently made his NHL debut.
25:52 Beanpot review.
Boston University Terriers; Jake Oettinger (DAL), Joel Farabee (PHI), Dante Fabbro and Davie Farrance (NAS), Shane Bowers (COL), and Cam Crotty (ARI)
Harvard Crimson: Adam Fox (CAR), Michael Lackey UFA, Jack Drury (CAR
Boston College Eagles: Joseph Well (TOR), David Cotton (CAR), Oliver Whalstrom (NYI), Jack McBain (MIN)
Northeastern Huskies: Cayden Prime (MTL), Tyler Madden (VAN), Jeremy Davies (NJD)
42:30 Peter answers your fantasy hockey prospect questions. Players discussed include Trey Fix-Wolanski, Emil Bemstrom (CBJ), Carter Verhaeghe (TBL), Jack McBain (MIN), Calgary goaltending depth with Jon Gillies, Mason McDonald, and Tyler Parsons.
Outro music is the Trashcan Sinatras - "Thrupenny Tears"
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