<p>This week on Puck Poolies, with Matt Larkin and Steven Ellis:</p>



<p>It’s&nbsp;episode&nbsp;44! First-half Fantasy&nbsp;MVPs</p>



<p>– Pickups of the week: Shallow, medium &amp; deep leagues and WTF<br>– First-half fantasy MVPs: Forward, defenseman, goalie<br>– Special guest Pete Jensen plays commish to solve bad GM behavior<br>– Prospect Report: Yaroslav Askarov<br>– Listener questions, including: Oettinger or Shesterkin as a keeper?<br>– Starting Lineup: Biggest All-Star Game snubs</p>



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Puck Poolies episode 44: First-half fantasy MVPs

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