Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with a wellness check for Sam McKee after Ohtani's decision and share some Shohei conspiracy theories. They are joined by former NHLer PJ Stock (5:39) who shares his thoughts on the Canadiens' long-term process, the expectations on Slafkovský and the significance of Suzuki to hold the team together. Then, he weighs in on the uptick of hit-from-behind penalties this season, if players aren't protecting themselves well enough and where to draw the line when it comes to retaliation. Finally, a look back on the weekend for Canadian clubs - the Oilers are all-the-way back, the Jets lose Connor after his knee-on-knee with Strome and the Canucks coming back down to earth.

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