The Faceoffs & Fantasy‘s Podcast
36 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago -Tune in for our breakdown of everything that is hockey. We look at the general trends of the league, while also going into detail about what is happening in the world of fantasy hockey.
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Episodes
Episode 34: Back in Person
March 26, 2024 03:59 - 1 hour - 160 MBIn this episode the boys start off with Sean talking about his recent vacation and buying a new car (0:00), then they get into NCAA March Madness (7:31), after they share they are both going to some upcoming Leafs games (11:30), they talk about the PWHL and some different rules for the playoffs (13:35), continuing into the NHL playoffs and where teams currently stand (23:33), they highlight some of the big trades during the NHL trade deadline (32:20), in Leafs corner they cover the Leafs’ de...
Episode 33: Trade Talks
March 07, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 146 MBIn this episode the boys start off with Sean going on a field trip (0:00), then they get into the recent Anthony Mantha trade (9:21), after they discuss the Canucks potentially shopping Lindholm (13:32), in Leafs Corner they cover the Llyubushkin trade and their recent play (25:41),and they finish off with a quiz for Marcus (38:26). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN Sean’s Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3t9fk55
Episode 32: Trading for Right Handed Defencemen
February 29, 2024 06:23 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn this episode the boys start off talking about Sean’s latest search for a car (0:00), then they share their thoughts on the first couple episodes of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender series (16:17), a quick update on the Canadian World Juniors Case (22:48), then discuss some breaking news on Chris Tanev being traded and the Flames outlook for the future (25:02), then they continue the trade talks and discuss some of the Leafs potential/wishful right handed defencemen targets (43:29), an...
Trading for Right Handed Defencemen
February 29, 2024 06:23 - 1 hour - 178 MBIn this episode the boys start off talking about Sean’s latest search for a car (0:00), then they share their thoughts on the first couple episodes of Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender series (16:17), a quick update on the Canadian World Juniors Case (22:48), then discuss some breaking news on Chris Tanev being traded and the Flames outlook for the future (25:02), then they continue the trade talks and discuss some of the Leafs potential/wishful right handed defencemen targets (43:29), an...
Episode 31: Always Back to the Leafs
February 27, 2024 00:42 - 1 hour - 204 MBIn this episode the boys start off talking about the latest in their lives, car engine light, fear factor at school, new movie One Love and new Netflix show Avatar the Last Airbender (0:00), then jump into Leafs Corner and discuss the Morgan Rielly Suspension and the Leafs recent success, Auston Matthews goal pace, Bobby McMann, and the recent play of Samsonov (18:37), after they talk about Alex Ovechkin and his 8 goals in 8 games (42:28), Sean Couturier being named Captain of the Flyers (50...
Episode 30: They're Playing Boston
February 15, 2024 06:52 - 1 hour - 149 MBIn this episode the boys talk about the Super Bowl (0:00), then jump into Leafs Corner and discuss the Morgan Rielly Suspension and the Leafs defensive woes (14:53), after they quickly mention Brad Marchand’s thousandth game and the recent 5 game goal streak of Alex Ovechkin (31:41), in Fantasy Corner the strategy of utilizing the waiver wire (35:17), then Sean shares some Fantasy Players to look out for (40:32), then some breaking news about Phil Kessel working out with Abbotsford (55:39), ...
Episode 29: NHL Back at the Olympics
February 08, 2024 05:13 - 1 hour - 145 MBIn this episode the boys talk about their predictions for the Super Bowl (0:00), they recap the London police officially charging five individuals from the team Canada junior team for sexual assault (8:08), after they share their team projections for Canada and USA at the Olympics (12:24), they talk about the All Star Weekend in Toronto (30:23), in Leafs corner Auston Matthews goal pace and recent success of Samsonov (38:28), then they break down the recent trades of Lindholm and Monahan (45...
Episode 28: Nylander Contract
January 12, 2024 08:08 - 1 hour - 190 MBIn this episode the boys talk about Nick Saban’s retirement and Sean’s Fantasy Football Playoffs (0:00), they jump right into Leafs Corner with the Nylander Contract and also discuss Martin Jones starting back to back games (18:19), after they talk about the World Juniors (51:20) and the start of the PWHL inaugural season (54:45), and then wrap it up with a couple quiz questions (1:00:20). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN Sean’s Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/...
Episode 27: Football Guy and Hockey Guy
December 21, 2023 04:38 - 51 minutes - 118 MBIn this episode the boys talk about the recent games of the Vegas Raiders in the NFL (0:00), the Ottawa Senators and their current woes (8:22), the Boston Bruins allowing Matthew Poitras to play in the World Juniors (16:24), in Leafs Corner they discuss Kyle Dubas’ return to Toronto and some of the recent games along with a potential goaltending situation (21:20), in the Fantasy Corner they discuss some potential pickups (38:53), and the wrap it up with a live Tic Tac Toe Puckdoku game (47:5...
Episode 26: Recent NHL Suspensions
December 14, 2023 06:14 - 1 hour - 182 MBIn this episode the boys talk about the recent Shohei Ohtani signing (0:00), the NHL’s most recent suspensions (13:38), in Leafs Corner Tavares and his 1,000th point and the state of the Leafs’ defence (31:28), in Fantasy Corner the current streak of Edmonton and Sean’s Fantasy Football playoffs (51:47), and the wrap it up with a live Puckdoku together (59:29). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN Sean’s Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3t9fk55
Episode 25: Doubling Back
December 07, 2023 06:53 - 1 hour - 227 MBIn this episode the boys double back to their preseason predictions and discuss which teams have surprised them (12:38), also if 4 teams’ success is real or fake (39:07), Leafs Corner covering Nylander’s play and team makeup (59:56), in Fantasy Corner they revisit their best and worst picks from the draft (1:10:16), and finish it off with Sean attempting his first Puckdoku (1:21:53). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN Sean’s Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3t9fk55
Episode 24: Eastern Conference Preview
October 10, 2023 06:08 - 1 hour - 164 MBIn this episode the boys are back and discuss their predictions for each team in the Eastern Conference. Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN Sean’s Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PRGClC
Episode 23: We Are Back! Western Conference Preview
October 10, 2023 06:07 - 1 hour - 196 MBIn this episode the boys are back and discuss their predictions for each team in the Western Conference. Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN Sean’s Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PRGClC
Episode 22: Off Season
August 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 169 MBIn this episode the boys discuss in depth the Stanley Cup Finals (1:28), Matthews Winning the Hart Trophy (3:38), also Trouba being named Captain (5:32), then recap some of the big re-signings (10:02), the big trades (23:52), the surprise of the draft (32:45), some notable free agent signings (36:24), also breakdown “The Trade” of Tkachuk for Huberdeau and Weegar (54:17), and finish it off with Leafs Corner covering their off season moves (59:51). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://a...
Episode 21: Leafs Lost Again
July 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 166 MBIn this episode the boys discuss in depth the Toronto Maple Leafs series against the Tampa Bay Lightning (00:00), then recap the rest of the Playoffs series (28:58), make their predictions for the second round (45:36), and Sean quizzes Marcus on the Leafs previous top scorers (59:59). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN
Episode 20: Playoffs!
May 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBIn this episode the boys discuss the Playoffs and their predictions for the rest of the first round (7:42), then they go in depth on the Toronto Maple Leafs series against the Tampa Bay Lightning (26:54), and Marcus quizzes Sean on this season’s Leafs Roster (47:55). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN
Episode 19: Is Auston Matthews Top 5?
April 27, 2022 17:58 - 1 hour - 167 MBIn this episode the boys discuss a couple mistakes from previous podcasts (9:41), the passing of Eugene Melnyuk (11:29), Doug Wilson Stepping Down as GM (16:29), and Jonathan Huberdeau’s outstanding season (18:30). In the second half the boys talk about their Leafs Corner and Auston Matthews (22:20), Sean quizzes Marcus in the Quiz Corner (40:38), and their Fantasy Corner (54:07). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN
Episode 18: Trade Deadline
March 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 261 MBIn this episode the boys discuss the Montreal Canadiens hot streak (4:05), give a Wild Card update (8:03), the trade deadline (13:50), and Trades that didn’t happen (54:37). In the second half the boys talk about their Leafs Corner (1:05:59), and their Quiz Corner (1:18:05). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN
Episode 17: Matthews is a Stud
March 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 197 MBIn this episode the boys discuss the Olympics (9:41), Brad Marchand’s suspension (14:16), the new Smashville jerseys (17:40), Chara’s games played record (20:57), and the crazy Pacific division (25:32). In the second half the boys talk about the Leafs Corner (31:23), the Quiz Corner (45:44), and their Fantasy Corner (1:18:38)….. that’s only a few corners…. Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN
Episode 16: Too Many Corners
March 05, 2022 13:44 - 1 hour - 261 MBIn this episode the boys discuss the Rocky Wirtz Interview (9:22), the recent crazy goals by Zegras and Bedard (20:36), the Canadiens hiring of Kent Hughes as GM (24:25), Keith Yandle setting a new ironman record (27:31), Timo Meier’s 5 goal game (29:30), Philly’s second 10 game losing streak (32:46), and the signing of Evander Kane (38:37). In the second half they talk about Matthews’ awesomeness during the Leafs Corner (46:48), winners of the NHL All Star Weekend (50:30), Quiz Corner (1:05...
Episode 15: The Return of Kevin
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 190 MBIn this episode the boys bring back fan favourite Kevin to the podcast. They talk about his scouting stories (8:09), his experiences as a scout (24:40), his time as a GM (31:10), and a couple trades he made… or tried to make (41:53). Kevin sticks around for the second half as the boys update us about some teams around the league (54:22), they discuss their Leafs corner (1:00:49), the new HDA commercial (1:02:07), the Quiz corner (1:10:20), and discuss some new young defensemen in the league ...
Episode 14: Quizzes
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 177 MBIn this episode the boys discuss the NFL (4:05), Evander Kane’s contract (11:44), management changes (20:58), the Canadian teams (23:47), their Leafs corner (39:50) and their new section called “Quizzes” (41:19). In the second half the boys break down their Fantasy Corner, including some potential trade targets (1:01:44). Marcus’ Podcast Mic on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3AkaLUN
Episode 13: The Bet Outcome
January 21, 2022 22:07 - 1 hour - 179 MBIn this episode the boys discuss the bet (7:27), Steph Curry (11:19), Ovechkin getting the PP goals record (13:59), the world juniors and the Olympics (15:40), the Kyle Beach settlement (19:37), Free agents this summer (21:37), and their Leafs corner (49:02). In the second half the boys break down their Fantasy Corner, including some potential trade targets (1:07:23).
Episode 12: New Horizons
January 11, 2022 22:52 - 1 hour - 173 MBIn this episode the boys discuss the F1 Race finale (4:33), postponed games in the NHL (12:01), several NHL executive changes (21:37), the Habs GM search (25:51), Guerin as USA GM (28:27), Arizona’s woes (30:17), Zegras growing the game (35:49), Trouba’s hits (42:02), the Dallas goalies (44:17), Fleury getting 500 wins (48:47), and their Leafs corner (51:04). In the second half the boys break down their Fantasy Corner, including current strategies for your keeper leagues mid-COVID (1:02:49).
Episode 11: A little bit of everything!
December 23, 2021 00:49 - 1 hour - 253 MBIn this episode the boys discuss Jack Hughes (11:45), some Murray and Kane follow-up (17:10), Beauvillier gets hit (24:15), Team Sweden (32:31), Stammer's OT winner (40:00), the McDavid hit (42:08), the surprise Ducks (45:09), Khudobin on the block (48:56), some coaching changes in Philly and Vancouver (55:32), the underwhelming Islanders (1:03:56), and their Leafs Corner (1:06:38). In the second half the boys break down their Fantasy Corner, including guys to keep or move (1:21:51) and play...
Episode 10: Team USA Predictions
December 07, 2021 18:50 - 2 hours - 322 MBIn this episode the boys discuss the NY Islanders (6:23), the Montreal front office changes (9:30), Evander Kane and Matt Murray being waved (25:04), why there are no punishments in this league (42:30), their team USA predictions (53:50), and their Leafs Talk (1:23:17). In the second half the boys break down their Fantasy Corner, including guys to keep or move on from (1:37:31) and players that should be on your team right now (2:14:13).
Episode 9: More penalties for McDavid & Fantasy Comparison
November 29, 2021 14:53 - 2 hours - 292 MBIn this episode the boys discuss Connor McDavid (7:28), Alex Ovechkin (11:59), John Tortorella's comments (52:43), and their Leafs Talk (1:18:49), including Dion Phaneuf's retirement (1:30:52). In the second half the boys break down their Fantasy Corner, including a comparison of their own fantasy teams (1:35:39).
Episode 8: Team Canada Predictions
November 18, 2021 15:02 - 1 hour - 265 MBIn this episode the boys discuss the resignation of Bob Murray (8:53), the settlement between the Penguins and the Skaldes (15:29), COVID postponing Sens games (20:10), McDavid and Draisaitl (26:41), Buffalo - Ottawa - and Detroit's futures (31:56), their team Canada predictions (38:47), and their Leafs talk, including a breakdown of the All or Nothing documentary (1:07:06). In the second half the boys break down their Fantasy corner, including Players of the Week & Who to Stream (1:45:06).
Episode 7: Tanking Reward
November 11, 2021 15:44 - 1 hour - 235 MBIn this episode the boys discuss Marc Bergevin & Bill Guerin (0:57), the Jack Eichel trade (21:23), Chicago's on-ice performance (36:23), the Kraken retiring #32 (52:30), the Adam Fox extension (56:45), and our weekly Leafs talk (1:02:17). In the second half the boys break down the Fantasy Corner, including Players of the Week & Who to Stream (1:23:57).
Episode 6: Chicago Blackhawks Scandal Featuring Our First Guest Kevin
November 05, 2021 12:25 - 1 hour - 253 MBIn this episode the boys welcome their first ever guest to the podcast Kevin (0:20), they discuss the Chicago Blackhawks scandal (15:56), followed by some Maple Leafs culture and salary cap talk (1:07:30). In the second half they discuss the Fantasy Players of the Week + Who to Stream (1:39:43).
Episode 5: First Live One!
October 27, 2021 16:59 - 1 hour - 182 MBIn this episode the boys discuss whether teams hot starts are real or not (4:46), cold starts are real or not (30:50), Team Canada's goalie short list (45:26), Kucherov on the LTIR + Eichel... (53:00), Leafs Talk (56:47). In the second half they discuss the Fantasy Corner + Players of the Week (1:02:19), and Who to Stream (1:09:42).
Episode 4: Soft Cap NHL & Fantasy Players of the Week + Who to Stream
October 21, 2021 01:36 - 1 hour - 206 MBIn this episode the boys discuss new contracts for Nick Suzuki (3:23), Brady Tkachuck (10:16), and Charlie McAvoy (20:23). Give an update on the Eichel situation (23:39), and talk about trade candidates Phil Kessel (30:03) and Dylan Strome (36:05). Next the boys break down this weeks leafs games (39:57) + discuss the Leafs salary cap situation including debating the pros and cons of a hard cap vs soft cap (1:13:15). In the second half they break down the fantasy players of the week and tell ...
Episode 3: Big Soup Guy & Fantasy Value, Sleepers, and Avoid
October 13, 2021 21:57 - 1 hour - 237 MBIn this episode the boys discuss Carey Price (5:30), COVID's effect the Kraken (14:59), the potential impact of COVID on the NHL and Olympic participation (18:48), recent contracts (25:25), the Leafs roster decisions (47:40) and Ontario's new stadium limits (1:05:56). In the second half, they give their advice on Fantasy value picks, sleeper picks, and players to avoid... or trade (1:12:44).
Episode 2: Are the Leafs legit & 12 team mock draft
October 09, 2021 20:44 - 1 hour - 187 MBOn this episode the boys discuss Jack Eichel (1:14), the Seattle Kraken (12:46), and their thoughts on the Maple Leafs back in the Atlantic (22:30). In the second half they talk about some value picks (40:15) in fantasy while they complete a 12 team mock draft (47:45).
Episode 1: The Beginning & 10 Team Live Draft
October 06, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBIn the first episode, Sean and Marcus introduce themselves and explain what this podcast is all about. In the first half (5:00) they discuss their season predictions for each NHL division and in the second half (41:00 ) the guys participate in a 10-team mock draft and give their advice / analysis.