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Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about the Leafs' powerplay, and Doug MacLean about Erik Karlsson's San Jose debut (0:16); on the Maple Leafs' deadly powerplay, how hard it is to know if a unit will work in the regular season (2:07); John Bartlett on whether there are any concerns about loading up on one powerplay unit, positives he's seen from the Canadiens, what he saw from Carey Price last night, and whether Igor Ozhiganov will start the season with the Leafs (10:58); on whether Jesperi Kotkeniemi should stay with the Canadiens this season (22:40); on Corey Perry and Seth Jones' injuries, whether the Blue Jackets need to throw in the towel, what to expect from Erik Karlsson's Sharks debut, and Karlsson's next contract (29:06).

Jeff asks Nick Kypreos about tonight's Leafs/Habs match-up,and Doug MacLean about Zack Smith being put on waivers(00:11); on what they're looking forward to see tonight when the Leafs take on the Canadiens, William Nylander contract negotiations (3:18); Golden Knights GM George McPhee on the Golden Knights' successful first season, the team's room to grow, Jonathan Marchessault's incredible performance with the club, why the team signed William Karlsson to a one-year deal, and what he's seen from Max Pacioretty so far (15:13); on Zack Smith being placed on waivers, Eugene Melnyk's influence over the club, Corey Perry's injury, and what the Anaheim Ducks need to succeed (32:24).

Jeff Marek asks Nick Kypreos about the most exciting part about last night's game at Scotiabank Arena, and John Shannon for his thoughts on Shea Theodore's deal (0:11); the guys recap last night's Leafs' game vs. the Canadiens, who the bottom two defenceman should be, what Marc Bergvein should do with Jesperi Kotkaniemi, whether the Canadiens will bottom out this year, whether Montreal fans can handle a rebuild (1:32); the guys debate whether the Flames are playoff bound or not, how the Golden Knights will miss James Neal, Mike Smith, (20:08); on Elias Pettersson, (30:01); on Shea Theodore's contract, William Nylander's contrac situation and what the future holds for Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews (35:43).

In the season debut, Jeff Marek asks Marc Savard and Gord Stellick some pressing questions (00:11); on the Leafs' defense corps, which defencemen have been impressing, who they think will win the back-up battle, William Nylander's contract talks with the team (1:40); Winnipeg Jets GM GM Kevin Cheveladyoff on the team's training camp, Josh Morrissey's deal, how Logan Stanley is looking, their mindset heading into the season, Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele's chemistry and relationship, Patrik Laine's future with the club (15:29); the guys discuss the special talent that is Patrik Laine, and question marks on the Jets (26:57); on the Blue Jackets and interesting storylines around the team, thoughts on what the Sharks and Erik Karlsson can do together (36:07).

Gord Stellick and Matt Brown bring you a special Free Agent Fury edition of Hockey Central. The guys break down the news that John Tavares has signed a 7 year contract worth $77 million with the Toronto Maple Leafs and touch on the other moves around the NHL. The Athletic's Arthur Staple joins the show to discuss the Tavares signing from an Islanders perspective (32:51); Mike Zeisberger continues the Tavares talk and considers how his signing impacts the Maple Leafs' roster going forward (1:04:30); Elliotte Friedman wraps up the Tavares Day talking about the his reporting leading up to July 1 (1:24:44).

In the season finale, Daren Millard is flying solo and NHL on SN's Colby Armstrong off the top to look back on his life growing up in Saskatchewan (2:27); St. Louis Blues' Brayden Schenn on smallest Saskatchewan town he's been in (8:07); Avalanche coach Jared Bednar on growing up in Humboldt and Yorkton (13:46); Nashville Predators' Scott Hartnell on the term pigeon and it's origins, and playing golf with Jason Day (21:29); Winnipeg Jets' GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on playing minor hockey in Saskatchewan (27:49); Former NHLer Kelly Chase on growing up Porcupine Plain, and his minor hockey experiences (37:41).

Daren Millard, Chris Johnston, and Damien Cox on Rick Nash's future, the latest from the Panthers development camp, Max Pacioretty's situation in Montreal, whether Ryan O'Reilly will end up with the Canadiens (2:00); Rasmus Dahlin's first time on the ice for the Sabres, interest in James van Riemsdyk, what Paul Stastny would bring to the table for a potential team (21:29); How dominant the Leafs would be with John Tavares, how taxes might impact John Tavares' decision, whether Tavares' staying in the Islanders would have the Leafs kicking themselves for letting Lou Lamoriello go (32:27).

Listing the inductees into the Hall of Fame (0:43); Martin St. Louis on being selected for the class of 2018 (5:57); SiriusXM NHL Radio/Hockey Central Saturday's Rob Simpson on his book 'No Heavy Lifting' (30:13).

Daren Millard, Marc Savard, and Gord Stellick on the latest on the John Tavares Sweepstakes, the best money fit for Tavares and best roster fit (2:53); How often players 'swarm' free agents to attract them to a team, and which teams they think are the front-runners (13:34); Speed concerns with Tavares, whether there's any concerns with signing him to a 7 year deal, Ilya Kovalchuk's potential (29:03); Who might be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame (34:40)?

Daren Millard, Gord Stellick, and Damien Cox on the Hanifin/Hamilton trade, the whispers about Dougie Hamilton, why it's a a good hockey trade (4:42); Washington Capitals defenceman John Carlson on his new deal with the Washington Capitals, how it came together, what he plans to do with all of that money, how the Capitals didn't have much time to celebrate winning the Cup as a team, his plans for his day with the Cup (18:32); Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon on how to make the Hurricanes relevant, whether he thinks the NHL needs to have more "personality", his relationship with hockey over the years, his relationship with his front office, reports that he was looking at moving their second overall pick, and Andrei Svechnikov (30:18).