Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-1 win last night against the Dallas Stars, the importance of building momentum early in the season, what's known about Jake McCabe's likely significant injury, Morgan Rielly's stellar start and puck movement concerns on the top line. They are joined by former NHL goalie Mike McKenna (35:36), who dives deep on Joseph Woll, his time training the Leafs' emerging tendy, Woll's advanced maturity for his age and why Samsonov has struggled so much to start the season.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more questions on Shane Pinto's suspension. They are joined by Stars TV analyst Daryl Reaugh (9:02), who gives his take on the Pinto story before sharing his thoughts on Dallas' 4-0-1 start to their season, what Max Domi can bring to the Leafs, the passing of the torch from Seguin/Benn to Robertson/Hintz and if Miro Heiskanen could pick up some Norris votes. Later, the guys discuss the lone game from last night where the Capitals beat the Devils 6-4, whether they want Alex Ovechkin to break Gretzky's goal record and Lindy Ruff calling his team soft.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the big story from today with Shane Pinto receiving a 41-game suspension for activities related to sports wagering, if the league got it right and how his lack of contract complicates things. Then, onto the Leafs who head to Dallas to take on the Stars for their biggest test of the young season, Joseph Woll earning the start, when Ilya Samsonov will get another shot and stagnant puck movement on the top line. They are joined by Predators' forward and former Leaf Ryan O'Reilly (26:14), who discusses his upcoming return to Toronto on Saturday, his start in Nashville and reflects on his short stint last year with the Leafs. To close, the guys reflect on O'Reilly's unceremonious exit in the offseason, some encouraging play from Jake McCabe recently and evaluate the bottom six with Pontus Holmberg in for Fraser Minten. 

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by four-time Stanley Cup champ Darren McCarty (9:29), who breaks down the rest of the Atlantic Division’s start to the season, including his Detroit Red Wings – are they better than the Buffalo Sabres or Ottawa Senators? They take a look around the league, including the Canadian franchises – what’s the concern index for the Edmonton Oilers? Should the Calgary Flames consider a rebuild? Plus, news and notes, including Brett Pesce’s injury for the Hurricanes, Connor Bedard vs. Brad Marchand, and Bedard’s very long shifts to start the year.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee take a look at the Leafs’ 4-1 win over the Capitals, and ask the question: have the Leafs changed your mind on what they are through six games? They dive into another standout performance for Joseph Woll, chat about yet another successful review for the video staff, and get into the hot offensive start for William Nylander. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox (33:24) stops by to discuss the current road trip, Woll’s play, and how the new guys on the team have been performing so far.

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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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