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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with their thoughts on 'Frozen Frenzy,' taking a page from the NFL's Red Zone, and if it will attract casual viewers to become 'hockey fans' rather than team fans. Then, on the NHL's potential plans to move to a decentralized draft. They are joined by former NHLer Jason York (14:15), who weighs in on the culture shift in Ottawa under new owner Michael Andlauer, the Senators' hot start, competition in the Atlantic division and their blueline strengths. Finally, news and notes - whether Connor McDavid will or should be pushed to play at the Heritage Classic, Rasmus Andersson's suspension being upheld, a deep dive into the NHL's Edge Data that is now public and the NHL backtracks on it's decision to ban Pride Tape.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show looking ahead to the first Frozen Frenzy with 16 NHL games on Tuesday including the Maple Leafs vs. Capitals, if the team will break their habit of not starting on time, a slow start for Tyler Bertuzzi, and what it takes to play on a top line alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Then, Capitals analyst Alan May jumps on (28:42) to preview tonight's game from Washington, the struggles the team has encountered to start their season, not playing up to their offensive abilities, the slow start to Alex Ovechkin's season, chasing Wayne Gretzky, and what Rasmus Sandin brought to the roster since his team with the Leafs.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with executive and former NHL coach & player, Craig MacTavish, who shares why the reaction around the league to the Oilers' slow start has been overblown, the pressure on Connor McDavid and on the team to show up now that he's been sidelined, their goalie controversy and Evander Kane's frustration showing on and off the ice. Later, a look at the Flames' early season struggles,  whether or not the Red Wings can fight for a playoff spot this year and revisiting how regular season games should end (30:40).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show recapping the Maple Leafs' comeback win against the Lightning on Saturday night, Sheldon Keefe's decision to pull Ilya Samsonov and put in Joseph Woll during the game, the successful outcome from Toronto's backup, better showings from their defensive pairs and Max Domi's passing strengths. Then, the guys take a trip to the AHL and debate why Nick Robertson won't have a spot on the main roster and look at his trade value (39:50).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Sam McKee start the second hour with a look at how the Lightning have held up so far without Andrei Vasilevskiy. They are joined by Tampa Bay's head coach, Jon Cooper (4:40), who shares how backups Jonas Johansson and Matt Tomkins have fared in Vasilevskiy's absence, tougher competition around the Atlantic division, how he deals with wear and tear after several years of deep playoff runs and how he's evolved his coaching style over the years. Later, Jay Woodcroft quickly makes his way onto the hot seat, Connor Bedard's high usage to start the season and where Patrick Kane and Jesse Puljujärvi may end up. Finally, they answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' loss to the Panthers last night, the lack of 'snot,' whether John Klingberg's offensive instincts make up for his defensive lapses, the bottom six without Fraser Minten and David Kämpf regressing defensively. Is it too early to say if the Leafs are better or worse than last season? Afterward, a deep dive into Max Domi's slow start, the pressure on him in Toronto and how he gets back on track. Finally, a look at the Atlantic landscape and if it might be a tougher path to the postseason than last year for the Leafs (42:30).

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Sportsnet.ca writer and former pro scout Jason Bukala joins Nick and Justin to discuss a number of topics, including the potential for a rising salary cap, the potential for the NHL Draft to look like the NFL Draft in coming years, and to break down the prospect pool that each Canadian NHL franchise currently has (0:21). Can any of the Canadiens, Oilers, Canucks, or Leafs go out and make an impactful trade for a defenceman? Plus, could Logan Cooley push Connor Bedard for the Calder Trophy? Afterwards, Sam joins Nick and Justin to debate the contract given to Jack Hughes, what Matty Beniers is asking for, and if we might eventually see the end of the 'bridge deal'.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show by reliving the Maple Leafs second round loss to the Flordia Panthers last year ahead of their first matchup of the 2023-24 season, how should Toronto approach the game, the tough ask for NHLers to change their game that they've been used to, and whether it should apply to Auston Matthews cutting his goal scoring and focus more on defence. Then, Panthers analyst Bill Lindsay jumps on (27:09) to preview tonight's game, the key to success for the team this year, and the building rivalry between the Leafs and Cats.

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Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss the future of Nick Robertson cracking the main roster or another NHL team, if the Ottawa Senators are in a similar situation with the Leafs and their young players with Shane Pinto, the NHL supporting causes through their uniforms, the Chicago Blackhawks holding back Connor Bedard from media availabilities, the possibility of promoting the league more and who will sign first; William Nylander or Elias Lindholm. Then, Kyper, Bourne and Sam McKee (25:56) discuss Vancouver Canucks' head coach Rick Tocchet calling out his team through three games, what makes a great hockey coach, and ESPN's list of the top 100 NHLers.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Sam McKee start with a look at the Leafs' lineup from today's practice, the defensive pairings getting a shake-up, the significance of Mark Giordano, Matthew Knies moving up to the second line and how that move impacts the bottom six. Then, looking ahead at the Leafs' road trip, how the goalie tandem will be deployed and Ryan Reaves' comments about Corey Perry. They are joined by Gord Stellick (27:54), who shares his thoughts on the Leafs' start to the season, how Max Domi is fitting in, whether or not to keep Fraser Minten with the big club and concerns around David Kämpf. 

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