FHFH 616 // Weekend 23 Shutdown Shift // Cutter and Run

In this final shutdown shift of the season, Alan and Jay from the Five Hole Fantasy Hockey Podcast dive into the chaos of the fantasy hockey landscape as the regular season winds down. They analyze major coaching changes, including John Tortorella's appointment in Vegas and the Leafs' GM shake-up following Brad Treliving's exit, questioning whether these moves will yield a 'coach bump' or just further turmoil. The hosts spotlight key injury updates—Artemi Panarin, Matt Grzelcyk, and Cutter Gauthier—while highlighting breakout performers like Sam Malinsky and Noah Cates, who are now seeing increased power play time. With teams like the Panthers tanking and the Blues and Flyers experimenting with new lineups, the duo emphasizes strategic roster moves for the final stretch, especially targeting high-upside players on busy weekends. They also provide detailed guidance on streaming goalies, recommending Bussie, Dobis, and Skinner while cautioning against overexposure to underperforming netminders like Sorokin and Riddick. As the championship week looms, they stress maximizing starts through aggressive waiver claims and strategic ad usage, particularly targeting teams with favorable schedules like San Jose and Seattle.