CHICAGO ROAD TRIP + NHL Takes! First Time at The National | Ep. 47
We’re officially on the road! 🚙
In Episode 47 of Invested in Hockey, Eric and Anthony record while en route to Chicago for our first-ever trip to the U.S. and our first time attending The National Sports Card Convention — and the hype is real.
Along the way, we dive into a ton of NHL offseason talk, starting with the 2025 NHL Draft and free agency shakeups.
🔥 Topics in this episode:
Matthew Schaefer goes #1 to the Islanders — Anthony sees real fantasy upside
James Hagens to Boston — Eric loves the pick and the fit
Mikael Granlund signs with the Ducks — Eric's bold take: Anaheim will exceed expectations
What we’re expecting at The National and how it fits into the sports card hobby
What’s next for Invested in Hockey as the 2025-26 season approaches
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26 Mar 2025TRANSCRIPT
McDavid & Drai Injuries, Fantasy Playoff Heroes & Ovechkin’s Final Push • Episode 46
In this episode of Invested in Hockey, Eric and Anthony are joined by guest Andrew Murray to break down the latest NHL news, fantasy hockey impact, and some friendly chirping along the way.
McDavid & Draisaitl Injuries – What It Means for the Oilers & Fantasy Owners
With Edmonton’s two superstars sidelined, how will this affect their playoff hopes and fantasy managers like Andrew? Could this derail the Oilers' momentum?
Jets & Capitals Clinch – Resting Players Soon?
After Winnipeg’s OT win over Washington (thanks to Ehlers), both teams have officially punched their playoff tickets. Will they start resting players in the final few games, and how does this affect fantasy lineups?
Fantasy Playoffs: 3 Players Who Could Save Your Week
Looking for a last-minute boost? Thomas Harley, Andrei Kuzmenko, and Brock Boeser could be league-winners down the stretch.
Start or Sit: Oettinger vs. Oilers Tonight?
Is Jake Oettinger a safe start on the road in Edmonton, or should fantasy managers look elsewhere?
The GR8 Chase: Ovechkin 6 Goals Away
Ovi buried one on Hellebuyck last night—now just 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s record. Who will he pass The Great One against, and how will he do it?
Fantasy Hockey “Expert” Gets Roasted
Despite his title, Eric’s fantasy struggles continue, and Andrew & Anthony are here to let him hear it.
We wrap up with a Stanley Cup prediction debate—who’s lifting the Cup in June? Let us know your picks!
In this episode of Invested in Hockey, Eric has special guests Andrew and Landon break down the 2025 Trade Deadline into a 32-team preview where it becomes clear who needs to bear down and make something happen before Friday at 3PM EST! Have a listen and drop your deadline predictions in the comments and at @investedinhockey (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UChb6tt__OK3QbNjpOtxCuOA)
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CHICAGO ROAD TRIP + NHL Takes! First Time at The National | Ep. 47
Published 4 Aug 2025 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Convinces me that they're going to make it past game 82. So I'm very worried for these Buffalo Saber fans. Yeah, I just feel like that sleeper potential is not there anymore with Buffalo and the big reason is because of J .J. Paturka being gone. I just don't see where the scoring is going to come from. I don't think that Yuri Coolidge can be that number one center and thrive. I think he's going to be put in a position where he doesn't necessarily develop his entire game, but maybe his offensive game kind of develops really well on Buffalo's power play, which of course we can see that when you have Taj, Dalyne maybe got like Bower and even and then you have Coolidge with, I don't even know what other wing you'd have out there, maybe Benson or something, but I think he's going to develop his offensive game. […]
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