Podcast appearances and mentions of Victor Hedman

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Some players don't completely disappear — they just fall out of the fantasy hockey conversation.In this episode, Blake and Nate dig into a group of forgotten players who could still matter for fantasy in 2026-27. We look at what happened last season, why the hype faded, whether the underlying profile still gives us hope, and what fantasy managers should do with these names heading into next year's drafts.Are they bounce-back candidates? Draft-day values? Formerly exciting names we need to let go of? Or players the fantasy community may be forgetting too soon?Players discussed include Matt Coronato, Adam Fox, Aleksander Barkov, Victor Hedman, Arseny Gritsyuk, Artyom Levnshunov, Mason McTavish and Jordan Kyrou.Perfect for managers already thinking about 2026-27 fantasy hockey rankings, sleepers, bounce backs, draft values, and potential buy-low targets.Let's get to BIZ!

On today's FRIDAY FACEOFF episode, Toph wants to talk about Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman's recent statement on his leave of absence from the team due to mental health. Listen for our reactions to his statement and our thoughts on the importance of discussing mental health in hockey. TEN MINUTES ON THE CLOCK STARTING NOW! We appreciate every listen, download, comment, rating, and share on your social sites! Shout out to this Friday Faceoff supporter: Titan BattleGear Follow us: IG: @HockeyThinkTank X (Twitter): @HockeyThinkTank TikTok: @HockeyThinkTank Facebook: TheHockeyThinkTank Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rick Stroud and Steve Versnick on the Tampa Bay Lightning's exit interviews including Victor Hedman who spoke about taking a leave for mental health. Plus Andrei Vasilevskiy says they didn't score enough and Darren Raddysh sounded like he leaving as a free agent. Plus the Tampa Bay Rays rally again to beat the Blue Jays, thought on Yankees' announcer John Sterling's passing and Emeka Egbuka helping the military with hurricane supplies and talking about the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sterling, whose iconic home run calls and larger-than-life personality made him a staple of baseball for generations. We then shift to the present, breaking down the New York Yankees' red-hot stretch and the highly anticipated arrival of Jasson “The Alien” Dominguez. What does his presence mean for the lineup—and is this the spark that takes the Yankees to another level? On the NHL side, the Montreal Canadiens are heading to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. We analyze their momentum and what lies ahead, while also examining a pivotal offseason facing the Tampa Bay Lightning after their playoff exit. We also discuss Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman's shocking announcement and why the NHL is leading the way in the mental health of their players. No Credentials Required is a part of the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports  Invader Coffee: This episode's affiliate sponsor is Invader Coffee: Fuel For the Fearless! Support the show by shopping at our affiliate link and save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | https://www.invadercoffee.com/?rfsn=6061080.e802273&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6061080.e802273  Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content! MERCH! Check out our Bonfire store and show the world you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/  Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY 

Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli recap the Tampa Bay Lightning's exit interview day where we heard from Victor Hedman on this absence from the team, GM Julien BriseBois' comments on the season and Andrei Vasilevskiy's irritated remarks. Power Lunch is presented by Reif Rum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning held their exit interviews on Tuesday after they lost their first round playoff series to the Montreal Canadiens 4-games-to-3. Hear from General Manager Julien BriseBois, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, JJ Moser, Brayden Point, Ryan McDonagh, Nick Paul and Darren Raddysh. Victor Hedman spoke about taking a personal leave to focus on this mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Pelley and the Toronto Maple Leafs held end-of-season media availabilities, with major questions around the team’s direction, Auston Matthews’ future heading into the fall, and Mats Sundin stepping into a new role. Ray and Dregs also dig into a busy stretch for the Department of Player Safety after another controversial slash, while the NHL Draft Lottery approaches with 11 teams eligible to land the first-overall pick. In Edmonton, Oilers end-of-season media availabilities brought blunt comments from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, raising questions about how Stan Bowman will respond. The guys also look ahead to Round 2 of the playoffs, including what to expect from Sabres vs. Habs as the gaps between teams continue to tighten, plus the latest on the Jack Adams race, Victor Hedman’s public statement, and the Western Conference matchups, where the Ducks could create real problems for the Golden Knights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (2:47), joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne for his weekly appearance. Vally weighs in on what's at the top of the Leafs' offseason to-do list after hiring John Chayka and Mats Sundin, who the Canucks should pick first overall if they win tonight's lottery, Andrei Vasilevskiy's comments on the Lightning's puck luck, what went wrong for the Stars in Round One, and what to expect from a Jakub Dobeš/Alex Lyon goalie matchup in Round Two. Later, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee react to a development for the Leafs in the lottery, Julien BriseBois reaffirming the Bolts' commitment to Jon Cooper, a missed icing call before the Golden Knights' game-winner, and Victor Hedman announcing that his absence was due to mental health. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Victor Hedman released a statement about his time missed this season!

On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, the focus shifts from the shock of Game 7 to the even tougher question: what's next for the Tampa Bay Lightning? With the season ending in stunning fashion, TKras takes a hard look at the roster and the reality of an offseason that could bring real change. Which core pieces still give this team a championship window—and which players might have played their last game in Tampa? From cornerstone stars like Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman to key contributors and depth players, nothing is off the table. TKras breaks down who should be part of the future, who could be moved to shake things up, and how the front office might balance loyalty with the need to evolve. Is this a quick reset, or the beginning of a larger retool? And how aggressive should the Lightning be in reshaping a roster that suddenly has more questions than answers? If you're wondering how Tampa Bay gets back to contender status—and what tough decisions lie ahead—this episode dives into it all.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Craig Simpson (1:31) in Montreal ahead of Game 6 between the Habs and Lightning. They break down how the Habs have improved since their first-round playoff loss to Washington last season, the goaltending battle between Dobeš and Vasilevskiy, the absence of Victor Hedman, and much more. Then, ahead of a must-win game for the Raptors in Game 6 against the Cavaliers, Michael Grange joins the show (25:22). They break down Ingram's injury, what struggles the Raptors need to correct at home, and much more! Finally, Ailish and Justin end things off with their updated FPG Live Conn Smythe Rankings! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

It's do-or-die for the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. On this episode of *The Drive with TKras*, we break down a pivotal Game 6 in Montreal as the Bolts fight to keep their season alive against the Canadiens. Can Tampa Bay rise to the moment on the road, or will their playoff run come to an end? TKras dives into the biggest storylines heading into tonight's matchup — from lineup adjustments to key players who must step up under pressure. Plus, get the latest update on Victor Hedman and what his status could mean for the Lightning's chances in this must-win game. If you're a Bolts fan, you won't want to miss this one.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with TNT NHL analyst and former NHL player Jody Shelley (1:31)! They break down how the Habs matched up against the Lightning in Game 1, what Victor Hedman's absence means for the series, and more. Then, they discuss the Penguins' struggles against the Flyers, Porter Martone's impact early on, the craziness of Game 2 between the Sens and Canes, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their early Conn Smythe Trophy rankings. Next, ahead of puck drop, Eric Engels (39:48) joins the show live from Tampa Bay ahead of Game 2 between the Habs/Lightning. They break down how the Lightning shut down Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovský's clutch play in Game 1, how Jakub Dobeš handles the pressure, and much more.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series tonight at Benchmark International Arena. The Lightning are 12-7 vs. Montreal all-time in the playoffs having won 3-of-4 series including the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Head Coach Jon Cooper gave an update on Victor Hedman's status as he's missed 15 games for personal reasons. Dominic James is expected to return to the lineup after missing the last 24 games with a lower-body injury.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

n this episode of The Chris Mathis Show, Chris breaks down the highly anticipated first-round matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens. After three straight seasons of early playoff exits, is this finally the year the Bolts break through? Chris dives into the key factors that could swing the series, the matchups that matter most, and why Tampa Bay might be better positioned than ever to advance past the opening round. Plus, an important update on the status of Victor Hedman—what his health and availability could mean for the Lightning's playoff hopes and defensive stability. It's playoff hockey time in Tampa Bay, and Chris has everything you need to know heading into a pivotal series.

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Ronnie Lane and Chris Mathis turned their focus to the Tampa Bay Lightning, diving into the big question facing the team: after three straight first-round exits in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, can this finally be the year they break through? The guys discussed what needs to change, how the roster stacks up, and whether this group still has a deep run in them. Plus, they shared the latest updates on Victor Hedman and what his status could mean for the Lightning's postseason hopes.

Lightning Insider Erik Erlendsson joins Rock to discuss playoff hockey for the Lightning. They talk about Victor Hedman potentially coming back, the matchup seeding, & who they should want to face in the opening round. Can this team make a run?

TKras is joined by former NHL defenseman and ex-Lightning blue liner Braydon Coburn, now an analyst covering the Tampa Bay Lightning, to break down where the team stands heading into the playoffs. Coburn shares insight on the Bolts' recent form, what needs to click for a deep run, and how this roster stacks up in a competitive field. They also discuss the latest on Victor Hedman and his importance to the team's postseason hopes. With experience on championship-caliber squads, Coburn gives his perspective on how far this Lightning team can realistically go—and what it'll take to get there.

The Tampa Bay Lightning rally from 2-goals down but lose 4-3 in overtime to the Seattle Kraken. Anthony Cirelli scores his 20th goal, he's the 5th Bolt to do so this season. Jake Guentzel and Corey Perry scored the other goals. You can meet Brandon Hagel today at Ferrell's on the Island. On this date in Lightning history, Victor Hedman set the franchise record for assists in a season by a defenseman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The Blizzard, Seth and Babyface are all over the map in the best way possible

Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli preview tonight's Tampa Bay Lightning game vs. the Seattle Kraken as the Bolts are looking to earn points in 6 straight games. Victor Hedman will not play again as he is taking a temporary leave from the team for personal reasons. They are joined by Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com. Power Lunch is presented by Reif Rum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Seattle Kraken tonight looking for points in their 6th straight game. Nick Paul will play in his 300th game with the Bolts tonight, Erik Cernak will play in his 491st game which is the 3rd most among defenseman in franchise history. Nikita Kucherov is the first player to have 104 points in a 50-game span since Mario Lemieux in 2000. Victor Hedman is on temporary leave for personal reasons. On this date in Lightning history, Steven Stamkos broke the franchise record for goals in a season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are already in Seattle where they will take on the Kraken tomorrow night to start a 4-game road trip. The Bolts have won just 3-of-10 games since returning from the Olympic break. They remain in 2nd place in the Atlantic Division, just 4 points behind Buffalo with 2 games in hand. Pontus Holmberg has tied a career high in points, Victor Hedman is now tied for 18th most points by an NHL defenseman and Brayden Point has points in 8-of-10 games since returning from injury. On this date in Lightning history, Alex Killorn gets his first career hat trick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost their 2nd straight game, this one to the Buffalo Sabres 6-2. Dominic James and Victor Hedman scored goals for Tampa Bay while Gage Goncalves and Dominic James left the game with injuries.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning return to action after 20 days off the Olympics tonight as the Toronto Maple Leafs come to Benchmark International Arena. Brayden Point, Emil Lilleberg and Charle-Édouard D'Astous return from injury for tonight's game. More Olympic players returned to practice including Victor Hedman, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Pontus Holmberg and JJ Moser. All of the Olympians should be in the lineup tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers tonight for the final time this regular season. This is the final game before the NHL breaks for the Olympics. Nikita Kucherov has more points in his last 23 games that the leading scorer on 13 teams have. Darren Raddysh ties Victor Hedman as the fastest defenseman in team history to reach 50 points. Brandon Hagel is 1 assist shy of 200 in his career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. 

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the 2026 Stadium Series game tonight at Raymond James Stadium against the Boston Bruins. The Bolts are looking to go 2-0 in outdoor games after winning the 2022 Stadium Series game in Nashville. Ryan McDonagh is a perfect 5-0 in outdoor games while Andrei Vasilevskiy is looking to become the 6th goalie to win his first two outdoor games. Captain Victor Hedman is set to make his return tonight after missing the last 22 games with an upper-body injury. Hear from Head Coach Jon Cooper, Anthony Cirelli, JJ Moser and Brandon Hagel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Winnipeg Jets tonight. Ryan McDonagh is ready to return to the lineup after missing the last 15 games with a lower-body injury. Victor Hedman practiced with the team and isn't ruled out for Sunday night's Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium. Darren Raddysh is one goal shy of 15 this season, Anthony Cirelli is riding a 4-game point streak and Nikita Kucherov needs 1 more multi-point game to tie Steven Stamkos for the franchise record. On this date in Lightning history, Cedric Paquette becomes the 3rd Lightning rookie to record a hat trick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TiDy takes returns with TiDy Admiral Ryan sharing recent dynasty trades with Victor and Jesse. Mentioned are: Emil Andrae, Adam Jiricek, Connor Ingram, Thomas Harley, Jackson Smith, Sergei Bobrovsky, Carter George, Dmitri Simashev, Joel Farabee, Zayne Parekh, Nikita Nesterenko, Victor Hedman, Kent Johnson, Ridly Greig, Braeden Bowman, Harrison Brunicke, Cole Hutson, Emmitt Finnie, Nikita Kucherov, Jack Roslovic, Smitri Simashev, Luke Haynes, Luke Misa, Bo Horvat, Eric Comrie, Mason Marchment, Rutger McGroarty, Ryan Ufko, and Sebastian Cossa. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

Alberga, Hahn and Meaney react to Kiefer Sherwood being traded to the San Jose Sharks and also preview Mitch Marner's first game back in Toronto on Friday and Anthony Stolarz's upcoming return for the Maple Leafs. The guys discuss Josh Doan's new contract with the Buffalo Sabres, whether the Montreal Canadiens or Detroit Red Wings should be buyers at the NHL Trade Deadline and take fan mailbag questions on Darren Raddysh's value when Victor Hedman returns, as well as buy-low options from the New Jersey Devils and Florida Panthers.Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for the rest of the week, including a same-game parlay between the Canadiens and Sabres.

The Tampa Bay Lightning wrap up their 4-game road trip this afternoon at the New York Islanders. Victor Hedman will have a procedure done on his elbow on Monday and will be out until early February. Meanwhile Dominic James could return today and Andrei Vasilevskiy could be back on Monday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 as they snapped their 4-game losing streak. Darren Raddysh scored 2 goals, Jake Guentzel got his 600th point and Charle-Édouard D’Astous scores in his first game in his home province of Quebec. Victor Hedman left the game and didn't return, Scott Sabourin was recalled and Jonas Johansson got his 3rd consecutive start in net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alberga, Hahn and Meaney discuss Quinn Hughes' long-term future (potential 2027 UFA) with the Vancouver Canucks and what a potential trade could mean for his fantasy value and teammates impacted. The guys discuss injuries to Elias Pettersson and Evgeni Malkin, Victor Hedman's return and more injury updates. Jensen joins the show to discuss the hottest fantasy pickups around the League, including Dennis Hildeby, Alex Steeves, Sam Malinski, Matt Savoie and others. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys touch on their favorite side and prop angles for upcoming games and also some of the intriguing betting odds surrounding the surprising Boston Bruins.

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New York Islanders tonight as they look to end their 2-game losing streak. Victor Hedman is probable to return tonight after missing the last 12 games. Brayden Point is questionable to return. On this date in Lightning history, the expansion franchise was awarded by the NHL to Phil Esposito in Tampa and a hockeytown was born.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning wrap up their 3-game road trip tonight when they take on the New York Islanders looking for their 8th straight win and 6th straight road win. Max Crozier and Victor Hedman returned to practice on Monday while Ryan McDonagh and Brayden Point took part in the post-practice stretch. Brandon Hagel was named the NHL's second star of the week as he prepares to play in his 400th NHL game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alberga and Hahn react to major injury news over the weekend, including Connor Hellebuyck having knee surgery and being out 4-6 weeks, more injury concerns for the Tampa Bay Lightning with Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, in addition to Victor Hedman being out, and also the returns of Roman Josi, Elias Lindholm and others. The guys debate Morgan Geekie vs. J.T. Miller, who also is dealing with injury, for the rest of the season and answer some other mailbag questions. Jensen joins to discuss Week 8 pickups, including Beckett Sennecke, more recent injury returns like Anthony Cirelli, Zach Benson and Radko Gudas and other streaming options like Danila Yurov, Darren Raddysh and David Rittich. Then, in "On the Money," presented by Bet365.ca, the guys also take a look at the upcoming week's schedule with their favorite sides and player props, including angles for the 15-game slates on Thanksgiving Eve Wednesday and Black Friday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New Jersey Devils at Benchmark International Arena as they look to rebound from Sunday's loss to Vancouver. Anthony Cirelli is hopeful to return to the lineup tonight while Victor Hedman, Dominic James and Nick Paul practiced as well. On this date in Lightning history, Steven Stamkos had a hat trick in an 8-7 win over the Flyers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli recap the Tampa Bay Lightning's 7-3 loss to the New York Rangers as 7 regulars were out of the lineup including Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh and Anthony Cirelli.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost 7-3 to the New York Rangers as they played without Victor Hedman, Ryan McDonagh, Anthony Cirelli, Dominic James and Pontus Holmberg. Brandon Hagel left the game early in the 1st period and didn't return. Scott Sabourin was recalled on Wednesday and scored his first NHL goal in over 5 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Mishkin and Greg Linnelli preview tonight's Tampa Bay Lightning game vs. the New York Rangers as injuries are mounting for the Bolts. Ryan McDonagh and Dominic James are out, Victor Hedman and Pontus Holmberg are day-to-day while Boris Katchouk and Scott Sabourin have been recalled from Syracuse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lighting host the New York Rangers at Benchmark International Arena tonight. Head Coach Jon Cooper gave injury updates on Ryan McDonagh, Dominic James, Victor Hedman, Pontus and Holmberg who all may miss the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning practiced on Sunday after their 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals. Several guys were missing for body maintenance days including Ryan McDonagh who is being evaluated further after leaving the game after the 1st period. Jared Johnston sits down with Erik Cernak and on this date in Lightning history, Victor Hedman set the franchise record for assists by a defenseman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lighting beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 to win for the 7th time in their last 8 games. Emil Lilleberg, Jake Guentzel and Brandon Hagel were the goal scorers. On this date in Lightning history, Victor Hedman scored a goal in his home country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 as Nikita Kucherov reached 1,000 points in his career in just 809 games. Victor Hedman reached 800 points in his career and Brandon Hagel hit 300 points in his. The Lightning host Vegas this afternoon to wrap up this back-to-back home games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tampa Bay Lightning start another set of back-to-back games this afternoon as the Anaheim Ducks are in town. Nikita Kucherov is 1 point from 1,000 in his career while Victor Hedman is 1 points shy of 800. Zemgus Girgensons should return to the lineup today, he's been out since the last preseason game with an upper body injury. On this date in Lightning history, Vinny LeCavalier scored his first goal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa Bay Lightning reporters Gabby Shirley and Ben Pierce discuss the team’s start to the season, including their first win of the season against the Boston Bruins. They talk about some standout performances, goaltending insights, and the dynamics of the shifted forward lines. The conversation also touches on injury updates, milestones for key players like Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman, and your mailbag questions answered. Into The Blue is presented by Penelope Bourbon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Erlendsson is here to report on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jesse and Victor interview Erik about returning pros Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, Brayden Point, Jake Guentzel, Anthony Cirelli, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Nick Paul, Yanni Gourde, Jakob Pelletier, Conor Geekie, Victor Hedman, Darren Raddysh, Ryan McDonagh, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Jonas Johansson. In Cat's Instincts, Cat Silverman of InGoal mag breaks down Harrison Meneghin and Caleb Heil.  In the Dynasty Dig, Victor breaks down Ethan Czata, Sam O'Reilly, and Niko Huuhtanen with the help of scouting reports from Lead FHL Scouts Tony and Patrick and X polls from NHL Rank King Mason Black. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey