FHFH 617 // The Script // Week 24
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In the final episode of the season, the Five Hole Fantasy Hockey Podcast wraps up Week 24 with a mix of injury updates, coaching changes, and strategic roster advice for the fantasy playoffs. Key storylines include Patrick Wall's departure from Long Island and Pete DeBoer’s arrival as head coach, potentially boosting players like Sorokin and Schaefer. Victor Hedman’s long-term injury (LTIR) and uncertain return have fantasy managers reevaluating their keeper league strategies, especially with Darren Raddysh’s UFA status looming. The episode dives deep into team schedules, highlighting San Jose and Colorado as top streaming targets due to high game counts and favorable matchups, while cautioning against overvaluing teams like Calgary and Seattle with poor goal-scoring trends. The hosts also discuss the surprising playoff push by the Flyers, crediting goalie Dan Vladar’s clutch performances, and analyze under-the-radar pickups like Alex Wenberg and Dimitri Orlov. With the season’s final stretch, the focus shifts to maximizing ad usage, targeting teams with off-nights and early-week games, and preparing for the semifinals and finals.
San Jose and Colorado are top streaming targets due to high game counts and favorable matchups in the final week.
Drop Hedman in keeper leagues—his return is unlikely to impact fantasy value, even if he comes back.
Prioritize players like Alex Wenberg (10% owned) and Dimitri Orlov (17% owned) for early-week matchups.
Dan Vladar of the Flyers is a high-value goalie pickup due to his strong recent performances and the team’s tight-game strategy.
Avoid Calgary and Seattle players—poor goal-scoring trends and tough schedules make them poor roster choices.
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Opening Chaos: Birth at Rogers Place & Season Wrap-Up
The episode opens with a bizarre real-life event—a woman giving birth during a hockey game at Rogers Place—followed by a lighthearted discussion on the potential legacy of the moment. The hosts set the tone for the final script with a mix of humor and urgency, reminding listeners to stay engaged via Discord and Twitter.
Coaching Change & New Coach Bump: Long Island’s DeBoer Era
Pete DeBoer’s appointment as head coach of the Islanders sparks debate over the 'new coach bump' phenomenon. The hosts question the validity of such a move so late in the season, especially with only four games left, and assess how it might impact players like Sorokin and Schaefer.
Hedman’s Injury & Keeper League Fallout
“If he comes back, he's not getting power play one. It's getting third pairing minutes. Just don't. Just drop keeper league.”
Carolina’s Kuchekov & the Backup Value Trap
Peter Kuchekov’s hip surgery and uncertain return are discussed, with the hosts warning against drafting him even in redraft leagues. The focus shifts to the real value in Carolina: backup goalies like Busi, who historically delivered more games than expected.
Week 24 Schedule Deep Dive: Streaming Teams & Ad Strategy
“If you hold a slew of sharks coming into Monday tomorrow... You should be good for at least the first half of the week.”
“If he comes back, he's not getting power play one. It's getting third pairing minutes. Just don't. Just drop keeper league.”
“The Flyers’ playoff push is going to be on the back of Dan Vladar. Like they have a negative four goal differential right now.”
“If you hold a slew of sharks coming into Monday tomorrow... You should be good for at least the first half of the week.”
Hosts
Jay
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San Jose Sharks
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Alan
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Colorado Avalanche
other
Victor Hedman
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Philadelphia Flyers
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Calgary Flames
other
Anaheim Ducks
other
Seattle Kraken
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Peter Kuchekov
person
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