Matthew Tkachuk’s impact; Week 13 pickups

Matthew Tkachuk’s impact; Week 13 pickups

Author: National Hockey League December 29, 2025 Duration: 37:22
Alberga, Hahn and Meaney catch up after the holiday break to discuss Matthew Tkachuk nearing a return as early as this week and where the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers stand in the Eastern Conference near the halfway point of the season. The guys also debate the Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings for a playoff spot and injury concerns for players like Jack Eichel and Ilya Sorokin. Jensen joins the show for the top 10 pickups of the week, including hidden gems like Bobby McMann, Igor Chernyshov, Jamie Drysdale and Mattias Samuelsson. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the crew gives their favorite sides and props for upcoming games, including ways to tap into the Buffalo Sabres during their winning streak, and preview the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic between the Florida Panthers and New York Rangers on Friday, Jan. 2.

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