Hosts Riley and Stuart Miller-Davis break down the Leafs’ early-season meltdown: why Auston Matthews is being deployed like prime Ryan O’Reilly, how two injuries sparked organizational panic, and whether Toronto should actually consider tanking for a top-5 pick. They hit on the need for a Marner-type defensive winger, bottom-six upgrades to free Matthews for mismatches, and why Niki Bobi looks like the Leafs’ best offensive weapon right now. Plus updates on Hildesbeast, Woll, and Stolarz.

Around the league, the guys hit everything: the Sharks turning into a wagon, Celebrini and Smith cooking, Muk mysteriously scratched, and Askarov finding his game over his last six. California hockey is back, the Avs are untouchable, and both conferences are getting weird.

Also on tap: • Vancouver and Montreal kicking tires on Tage Thompson • A possible Montreal Winter Classic at Parc Jean-Drapeau • Jordan Spence’s breakout, Chabot’s injury window • Brindley’s bargain contract • Hutson’s historic first 100 games • And of course: Nemec’s hatty and the Markstrom apology

Fast, chaotic, and packed with takes—classic Riley & Stuart.