After some shenanigans in Ottawa and the Sunshine State to wrap up the pre-season, the Tuesday openers can't get here fast enough.

Vic and Neil look at those three games, coaches debuting with new teams and dates major free agents kick off their respective seasons.

And, it's never too late to look ahead to the 2026 Entry Draft where the projected number one pick is already making an impression...and a former number one overall has signed a contract extension that may surprise many of you.

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