It’s opening night in the NHL! Ben and JD discuss the Maple Leafs’ top storylines heading into the 2021 season (0:10). Donald Fehr, Executive Director of the NHLPA, discusses the league’s COVID-19 protocols and the implementation of the Canadian Division (26:18). Canadiens colour analyst Marc Denis stops by to chat about Montreal’s improved forward depth, the team’s long standing rivalry with the Maple Leafs, and Carey Price’s timeshare with Jake Allen (1:17:17). Colby Armstrong, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on the NHL’s divisional realignment for this season, Joe Thornton’s fit on the Leafs’ top line, and Auston Matthews’ continued development as a two-way player (1:37:48). 

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