Marek Show (Do Not Use)

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about what he expects to see from the Leafs tonight vs. the Red Wings, and Doug MacLean whether there is reason for optimism in Ottawa (00:13); on Kypreos' comments this morning about other teams offer sheeting Auston Matthews, why the Leafs should've signed Matthews this summer, and whether they'd rather have Connor McDavid or Matthews (1:35); on the Red Wings' start to the season, the Red Wings of the past and how they stack up against the current Leafs (24:05); on the Sens' start to the season, and Brady Tkachuk's play (31:16); on the Oilers' match-up vs. the Bruins (39:58).

David Amber asks Doug MacLean about the last time he's seen a trio like Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and Auston Matthews, and Nick Kypreos about how the team will sign with Marner and Matthews (00:17); on the Leafs' potent powerplay and offence, whether they can succeed in the playoffs, how the minutes are divvied up, their defensive play vs. the Stars, and the issues that will come with trying to sign Matthews and Marner (2:03); on teams that could go after the Leafs' young stars, the kind of defenceman the Leafs would looking for, the type of defenceman the team could get in exchange for Nylander (11:45); on tonight's Golden Knights/Washington re-match, and how the two teams look so far (20:40); on Matt Murray's concussion, Roberto Luongo's injury, Joe Thornton's desire to win, the Flames' dependence on Mike Smith, and how the Senators' look early on (31:18).

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos what he expects from Leafs/Stars tonight, and John Shannon about what his early surprise of the season is (00:17); on how they would match-up lines, college coaches making the move to the NHL, and how the game has become less physical in terms of hitting (4:07); on how Connor Carrick has looked in Dallas so far, why it never worked out for him in Toronto, Tyler Seguin, (22:04); Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov on the season ahead & shootouts (28:06); What so the Panthers do with Roberto Luongo out (34:18)?

Jeff Marek asks John Shannon & Gord Stellick about their takeaways from the weekend (00:18); on the Maple Leafs' win over the Blackhawks, how the blueline may be worse than expected, Mike Babcock pairing Kasperi Kapanen with Auston Mathews, why it was a worthy risk to sign Tyler Ennis, and Mitch Marner's phenomenal play so far (3:48); on Garret Spark's outing last night, (16:25); on Jonathan Toews' early play, and the Oilers/Devil match-up in Sweden, (25:39); Rod Brind'Amour on Justin Williams' celebration, Andrei Svechnikov's ceiling, the team's mindset, his coaching inspirations (33:07).

Jeff Marek asks Brian Burke about how Kyle Dubas is handling the William Nylander contract situation, and Doug MacLean about his initial impressions of the Flyers and Golden Knights last night (00:00); on whether teams or players get more support from the public during contract negotiations, how different negotiations are now in the salary cap era, and what taking less means for Nylander (01:44); Brian Burke compares this situation to his own negotiations with Johnny Gaudreau and Lewis Gross, whether growing up in a hockey family has an impact on how Nylander views offers, the Leafs' lack of playoff success, how Kevin Cheveldayoff has done too good of a job in Winnipeg, and cap situations around the league (11:08); what to expect from Flames vs. Canucks tomorrow after Erik Gudbransson fractured Travis Hamonic's face, (20:11); Leafs forward Patrick Marleau on playing with Auston Matthews, the clean-cut Joe Thornton, how good Mitch Marner can be, their opening night win over the Canadiens, the difference between the East and West, and whether players should take paycuts to stay together (26:05); on John Michael-Liles' comments on the contracts Brian Burke signed him too, Doug MacLean's major contract with Rick Nash, and whether they fault players for taking a lot of money or not being able to play in the last year of their contract (34:37).

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about Auston Matthews, and Doug MacLean about Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Elias Pettersson's debuts (00:17); the guys take a general look at the Leafs' win over the Canadiens, Elias Pettersson's impressive debut, (1:48); on Brendan Shanahan's comments, how the Leafs' cap crunch may impact them before they ever win a Stanley Cup, William Nylander's interview with a Swedish reporter, and (13:13); on Brad Marchand jumping Lars Eller, whether Marchand was justified in his actions, and Tom Wilson's suspension (30:41).

David Amber asks Nick Kypreos about Jack Eichel being named captain of the Sabres, and Doug MacLean about which player has the most pressure on them this season; on what to expect from the Leafs' five-on-five, and what the biggest concern is with the Leafs right now; on the Montreal Canadiens' centres, how Carey Price will fare with a lackluster team, and the pressure on Claude Julien; the guys debate whether Mike Babcock will spend more time working on x's and o's or managing expectations; the panel makes awards predictions; Sportsnet 650's Joey Kenward on the new Sedin-less era in Vancouver, the young players showing life in the city, the possibility of the team drafting Jack Hughes, and Sam Gagner being loaned to the Marlies (31:25); more predictions!

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about why William Nylander should ask for a trade, and Doug MacLean about the most surprising roster cut (00:25); on yesterday's Leafs cuts, Calvin Pickard and Curtis McElhinney being picked up on waivers, the pressure on Garret Sparks now, whether the Leafs are more comfortable with Sparks backing up Andersen, Sparks' mindset (2:01); on the Marlies players being given the chance to make the club, the disappointing performances from some of the young Marlies' defencemen, and the possibility of Nylander asking for a trade (15:35); Arizona Coytes GM John Chayka on whether he was tempted to pick-up anyone on waivers, the mix of youth and veteran depth on the team, their long-term plan (29:27).

David Amber asks Doug MacLean about William Nylander's holdout, and John Shannon about Shea Weber being name captain of the Canadiens (00:19); on the Leafs' roster cuts, the decision to have Garret Sparks be the back-up, whether Sparks' lack of NHL experience will impact Frederik Andersen, and the possibility of McElhinney being back with the Leafs(1:32); on William Nylander's contract situation, how far apart the two sides are, (10:16); on the Canadiens' captaincy, and expectations for the Golden Knights (15:52); the guys break down Tom Wilson's hit on Oskar Sundqvist, and why they think he's in trouble (24:30); on whether the Sharks have a legitimate Stanley Cup run in them, and which Canadian team will be the biggest surprise this season (33:45).

Jeff Marek asks Brian Burke & Doug MacLean what they're most looking forward to seeing this season (0:13); on the Flyers' new mascot Gritty, on Travis Dermott, what the Leafs may do on the blueline (1:33); on William Nylander's contract situation, the gap between Nylander and the Leafs, the upcoming cap crunch, Burke tells a John Tavares story, Rick Nash done playing in the NHL? (11:44); on the Red Wings's post-Henrik Zetterberg (23:24); on making a change to pre-season games in Europe, on Erik Karlsson's Sharks debut, and what sent him to San Jose (33:41).