Jack Hughes returns; Week 12 pickups

Jack Hughes returns; Week 12 pickups

Author: National Hockey League December 22, 2025 Duration: 31:48
Alberga, Hahn and Jensen catch up before the NHL's holiday break to discuss Jack Hughes' return for the New Jersey Devils, the sneaky trades sending Phillip Danault to the Montreal Canadiens and Mason Marchment to the Columbus Blue Jackets and fan questions on ways to tap into teams like the Minnesota Wild and Buffalo Sabres and whether to buy low on Auston Matthews and/or William Nylander from the struggling Toronto Maple Leafs. Other players discussed on this week's waiver wire list include Jack Roslovic returning from injury, goalie options with low roster percentages like Connor Ingram and Joel Hofer and top-line surprises like Fabian Zetterlund and Collin Graf. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys discuss sides and prop angles for upcoming games leading up to the holiday freeze.

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