Marek Show (Do Not Use)

Gord Stellick asks Nick Kypreos about Doug MacLean's eyewear, and Mike Zigomanis about his first interaction with Nick Kypreos (0:14); on Leafs vs. Jets, how Mike Babcock mixed it up a little, Nazem Kadri's positive attitude despite his slump, Auston Matthews' ice-time, and the Leafs' complete effort against Winnipeg (4:19); how tough John Tavares is, Nazem Kadri's goal-scoring slump, and coach's decisions to sit players out when they're struggling (13:13); on Bo Horvat's great play, the offside rule, Nate Schmidt'd extension with the Golden Knights, and whether Frederik Andersen is truly the backbone of the Leafs (28:43).

Gord Stellick asks Nick Kypreos about Leafs/Jets, and Marc Savard about the Tampa/Colorado match-up (00:13); on the Leafs' lack of effort offensively as of late, what they need to do to get back on track tonight, and Mike Babcock's tendency to spread the minutes around (2:23); on Travis Dermott being out, how the Leafs need to slow down their play, how good the Jets can be this season, the pressure on the Leafs, William Nylander's contract status, why you can't compare his contract to David Pastrnak's, and why money is so important to players when they're young (10:41); on Oilers vs. Penguins, Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby's incredible play (31:20); on the best defence corps in the Eastern Conference (40:24).

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about the Jets' win over the Blues, and Colby Armstrong about Connor McDavid vs Sidney Crosby (00:12); How Winnipeg matches up with the Leafs (7:19); The dynamic Josh Morrissey/Jacob Trouba tandem (10:32); Nathan MacKinnon "figuring" things out, the Leafs' predictability, and the latest on William Nylander (19:35); on Mike Babcock's comments on Crosby vs. McDavid and Auston Matthews, and the main difference between Crosby and the two young stars (34:06).

Jeff Marek asks Gord Stellick about the Leafs' two straight losses, and Colby Armstrong about where he has been (0:13); on the Leafs' match-up against the Blues, St. Louis' strong play, Jay Bouwmeester being scratched (and other major scratches across the league) (2:40); Sportsnet's Chris Jonhston on Lewis Gross meeting up with Kyle Dubas Monday in New York, where negotiations are at right now, the team's focus, and William Nylander's mindset (10:23); on whether players do believe in "staying together" for the greater good, the Leafs' defensive needs, and who has leverage in this situation (25:01); one expectations for the Penguins this season, and the Flames' potential (34:43).

Jeff Marek asks Brian Burke about his big takeaway from Leafs/Pens, and Doug MacLean about the Oilers' three-game winning streak (0:15); on the Leafs' loss to the Penguins, Nazem Kadri's early season struggles, Burke drafting Kadri, and how Nylander's absence has impacted Kadri (1:28); on habits that Jr. and college players need to drop when they make the jump to the NHL (9:50); on Connor McDavid's performance vs. the Jets, how the Flames will gameplan for Connor McDavid, and McDavid's incredible speed (15:30); on Charlie McAvoy's hit on Johnny Gaudreau (28:25); Senators forward Mark Stone on the Senators' solid start to the season, the state of their locker room, what Brady Tkachuk is like as a person, Stone's career so far, and the team's style of play (33:23).

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about what he'll have his eyes on during tonight's Leafs/Pens games, and Doug MacLean about the Canadien's win over the Blues (0:13); on the Montreal Canadiens' win over the Blues, and St. Louis' defensive struggles (2:23); on the Leafs' match-up vs. the Pens, how Derick Brassard has fit in with the Penguins, and Charlie McAvoy's hit on Johnny Gaudreau (6:47); on Nick Ritchie's deal with the Ducks, William Nylander's contract situation David Pastrnak's deal with the Bruins, negotiations in the salary cap world, Carey Price's contract with the Canadiens and how it may impact Sergei Bobrovsky's next contract (15:34); Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon on the Panthers' game vs. the Flyers, on the loss of Roberto Luongo, how Huberdeau/Hoffman/Trochek have adapted to playing with one another, the death threats Mike Matheson has received since his hit on Elias Pettersson, and how tough it is to properly protect players with how fast the game is (26:42); on expectations for the Florida Panthers this season (38:36).

David Amber asks Doug MacLean about the high amount of offence we're seeing thus far, and Nick Kypreos about Connor McDavid & Auston Matthews' impressive starts (00:17); on Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid's hot starts to the season, McDavid's incredible speed, and the Oilers' comeback win over the Jets (2:18); on reports that Kyle Dubas has flown to Switzerland to meet up with William Nylander, the Blues' play to start the season, the Canadiens' and Canucks' surprising play (8:44); the New Jersey Devil's perfect record, Brady Tkachuk's injury, and the Red Wings' poor play (21:59); Kenya Ice Lions captain Ben Azegere on how he got into hockey, getting the opportunity to play against Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, and how he envisions the growth of the sport in his country 20 years from now (36:51).

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about life in Toronto without Ferderik Andersen, and John Shannon about the Senators' start to the season (00:11); on Frederik Andersen's injury, having Garret Sparks instead of Curtis McElhinney (1:51); whether or not Kasperi Kapanen's success impacts William Nylander's "leverage", their window to win the Cup (9:13); on Mike Matheson's suspension, whether it's up to players to play a physical game and be aware on the ice, the fan's appettite for violence in the game (30:23).

Jeff Marek asks John Shannon about Mike Matheson's hit on Elias Pettersson, and Gord Stellick about Garret Sparks getting the start for the Leafs (00:16); on Leafs' secondary offence, how impressive the team's win over the Capitals was, Travis Dermott's play, and the kind of leader that Ron Hainsey is (2:15); on the LA Kings, the state of the franchise, Jack Campbell's turnaround, and what to expect from the Kings when they face the Leafs (13:56); on Mike Matheson body-slamming Elias Pettersson, and whether it's a suspendable hit or not (22:19); on the New Jersey Devils' strong start to the season, the Oilers' rough start to the season and upcoming schedule, the Flames' start to the season, and the Canadiens' second win against the Penguins (35:14).

Jeff Marek asks Brian Burke about what has surprised him the most, and Doug MacLean about Morgan Rielly (00:11); on what Burke saw in Morgan Rielly in his draft year, how Rielly has evolved with the Leafs through the good times and the bad, Connor McDavid playing on a struggling team, and how bad streaks can be magnified (1:25); Auston Matthews is just red hot (12:58); on Austin Watson's suspension being reduced, whether it's Stanley Cup or bust for Winnipeg, Blake Wheeler's growth, and the parity in the league (20:53); on the Golden Knights' early season struggles, their goaltending issues, and how the loss of Nate Schmidt has impacted the club (32:52); on how the Penguins have looked so far, and what those in Toronto missed about Phil Kessel (39:32).