The Hockey Writers Maple Leafs Lounge crew of Peter Baracchini, Alex Hobson and Shane Seney get together to discuss their takeaways from the preseason so far and whether Adam Gaudette, Calle Jarnkrok and Denis Malgin have a legitimate chance at earning a spot in the top six. They also talk about the ongoing Rasmus Sandin contract saga, Ilya Samsonov's performance in the first two periods of the second split-squad game and finally, which players have stood out after two preseason games.

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2:33 Takeaways From Split-Squad Games on the Weekend

5:14 Thoughts on Adam Gaudette with Marner & Tavares

8:57 Calle Jarnkrok & Denis Malgin's Chances at Sticking in the Top 6

15:35 Thoughts on Ilya Samsonov's First Preseason Appearance

21:57 Players That Stood Out the Most From Game 1 or 2

27:40 Rasmus Sandin Contract Saga

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