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Fantasy playoff preview; top pickups Mar 16, 2026

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Alberga, Hahn and Meaney preview the first week of the fantasy hockey playoffs in most leagues and identify which schedules are best for streaming options. The guys discuss the season-ending injury to Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs and break down Washington Capitals defenseman prospect Cole Hutson signing his entry-level contract. Jensen joins the show with the top pickups of the week, including Bobby McMann's hot start since being traded to the Seattle Kraken, Hutson's upside with the Capitals, Troy Terry's impactful return and how Anze Kopitar is finishing his career strong for the Los Angeles Kings. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week and also discuss Edmonton Oilers' futures angles.

Fowler's upside with Canadiens; Week 20 mailbag Mar 12, 2026

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Alberga, Hahn and Meaney discuss Jacob Fowler’s return to the Montreal Canadiens and his ceiling down the stretch of the season. The guys highlight the fantasy playoff schedule and answer mailbag questions surrounding Jimmy Snuggerud, Conor Garland, Alexis Lafreniere and which goalies to stream. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, Zack Phillips of The Leafs Nation joins the show to discuss some futures angles including make/miss playoffs odds for the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets, and the crew gives Jack Adams and Hart Trophy predictions, along with their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week.

2026 Trade Deadline recap, pickups Mar 09, 2026

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Alberga, Hahn and Meaney catch up after the NHL Trade Deadline with the fantasy and betting implications of Nazem Kadri rejoining the Colorado Avalanche, the Ducks landing John Carlson and other winners and losers from moves that happened or didn't happen. Jensen joins the show to break down the category coverage and EDGE stats surrounding some of the players who changed teams and some old/new teammate beneficiaries. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for games coming out of deadline week and discuss some make/miss playoffs odds and division title races.

Weegar to Utah; Week 19 mailbag Mar 05, 2026

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The guys catch up after the Utah Mammoth acquired defenseman MacKenzie Weegar with the fantasy impact of the move and metrics suggesting they could be a dark horse in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The crew also discusses the Dallas Stars trading for Tyler Myers, the Pacific Division landscape and various mailbag questions, including how to approach the red-hot Buffalo Sabres' goalie tandem of UPL and Alex Lyon in fantasy. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys weigh various odds shifts surrounding the Sabres, from the Atlantic Division title to the Eastern Conference and even the Stanley Cup, and give their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week.

Kings' coaching change; Week 19 pickups Mar 02, 2026

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Alberga, Hahn and Meaney react to the Los Angeles Kings' coaching change from Jim Hiller to D.J. Smith with potential fantasy beneficiaries including Anze Kopitar, Alex Laferriere, Quinton Byfield and Brandt Clarke. The guys also react to Matthew Schaefer reaching the 20-goal mark as an 18-year-old rookie defenseman and continue to preview the NHL Trade Deadline with potential targets for teams like the New York Islanders and Dallas Stars. Jensen joins the show to discuss the top fantasy pickups of the week, including Michael Misa, Egor Chinakhov, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Cole Perfetti. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.

2026 Trade Deadline preview; guest: Pagnotta Feb 26, 2026

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Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen catch up after the first day of NHL action following the Olympics break by answering mailbag questions and reacting to injury news around the League. The guys are joined by David Pagnotta of NHL Network and The Fourth Period to preview the NHL Trade Deadline, which is March 6 at 3 p.m. ET, identifying some fantasy-relevant players to target before potential trades and also teams that could make a big splash. Then, in “On the Money,” presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.

USA wins gold; Olympics reax, pickups Feb 23, 2026

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Alberga, Hahn and Meaney catch up after the 2026 Olympics with their biggest takeaways and surprises after the United States defeated Canada to win the gold medal. The guys discuss the renewed fantasy appeal of Connor Hellebuyck for the Winnipeg Jets and Jack Hughes for the New Jersey Devils, as well as some of the other standouts of the tournament like Macklin Celebrini, Juraj Slafkovsky, Dalibor Dvorsky and more. Jensen joins the show to discuss fantasy pickups with Olympics momentum, including Gabriel Landeskog, Philipp Grubauer, J.J. Moser, Joel Armia and others. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys discuss some futures angles including make/miss playoffs odds for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Florida Panthers and others, how Zach Werenski is making a strong case for the Norris Trophy and preview Artemi Panarin's upcoming debut for the Los Angeles Kings.

Olympic Winter Games 2026 preview Feb 09, 2026

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Hahn, Meaney and Jensen preview the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 in terms of fantasy hockey pools and betting angles. The guys discuss the NHL.com/Fantasy rankings for pools counting the entire tournament and also the X-factors, sleepers and bounce-back candidates from different countries as they head to Italy. Other topics discussed include line combinations, 4 Nations Face-Off recollections and key injury updates entering the Olympics. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the crew gives their favorite sides, futures, long shots and potential team and tournament leaders in various stat categories, as well as their podium picks to win gold, silver and bronze medals.

Panarin traded to Kings; Week 18 mailbag Feb 05, 2026

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Alberga, Hahn and Meaney dissect all the angles of the Los Angeles Kings acquiring Artemi Panarin from the New York Rangers and identify all the potential teammate beneficiaries. The guys answer mailbag questions on some goalie surprises of late, including Jet Greaves and Elvis Merzlikins since the Columbus Blue Jackets' coaching change to Rick Bowness and what to do with other goalies like Sergei Bobrovsky and Linus Ullmark. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for the final day before the Olympics break and also some futures angles. Topics discussed in the betting segment include the Pacific Division title race after the Panarin trade to Los Angeles, the Florida Panthers being plus money to make the playoffs and individual awards candidates like Zach Werenski and Jon Cooper.

Hedman returns; Week 18 pickups Feb 02, 2026

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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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