Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of the 2025 Signal Listener’s Choice Award nominated 32 Thoughts podcast, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa! They catch up with their takeaways from Opening Night, before previewing tonight's rivalry clash between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs. Friedge shares his takeaways from today's morning skate, Ivan Demidov outlook for his rookie campaign, and how the Leafs lines are shaping up ahead of puck drop. The trio wrap up with thoughts on Kyle Connor's eight-year, $12 million AAV extension to stay in Winnipeg.

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