Hedman returns; Week 18 pickups

Hedman returns; Week 18 pickups

Author: National Hockey League February 2, 2026 Duration: 33:56
Hahn and Meaney catch up after the NHL Stadium Series thriller over the weekend with various fantasy and prop angles surrounding the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins, including Victor Hedman's return from injury and the debate of Hedman vs. Darren Raddysh for the rest of this season. Jensen joins the show to talk waiver wire pickups heading into the long fantasy week spanning before and after the Olympic break, including intriguing names like Kiefer Sherwood, Zayne Parekh, Jakub Dobes and some ways to tap into the surprising Pittsburgh Penguins. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides, props and even some futures angles, including the Columbus Blue Jackets' playoff chances under Rick Bowness. 

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